2017 LRD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.2722 UGX

YEARLY LOW

28.6593 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.1394 UGX

2017 LRD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 40.2722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 28.6593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6128 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.6179 to the December average rate of 28.9052, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 40.2722 was down 2.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 41.2360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 201,361 UGX

2016 Average 191,471 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 143,297 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,064.17 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

39.9087

27.9049

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 38.3910, compared to 31.8878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.3910

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.8878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 9.1352 UGX (High: 40.2722 / Low: 31.1369). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3285 UGX (High: 28.9878 / Low: 28.6593).

August Spread (Volatile) ±9.1352

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3285

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.5768 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5768

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 32.3317) against the same month in 2016 (average: 36.7464), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4148 (-12.01%).

2017 Avg (August) 32.3317

2016 Avg (August) 36.7464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.7524	37.8249	38.6179
February	38.5126	37.7952	38.0778
March	38.7154	38.0000	38.3994
April	38.9824	38.2979	38.5368
May	39.1026	38.0243	38.4933
June	38.7303	37.9185	38.2206
July	40.2686	37.8802	38.9084
August	40.2722	31.1369	32.3317
September	31.4652	30.6051	30.8994
October	30.8700	30.5289	30.7440
November	30.6705	28.8883	29.5382
December	28.9878	28.6593	28.9052