2014 LSL to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 LSL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the LSL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 252.2923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 220.5462.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.7461 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 230.4308 to the December average rate of 240.6065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 252.2923 was down 20.81% compared to the 2013 peak of 318.5902, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
LSL to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 235.8786, compared to 243.1222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.2436 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 19.5320 UGX (High: 240.1460 / Low: 220.6141). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3771 UGX (High: 245.2468 / Low: 239.8697).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.2269 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 246.3972) against the same month in 2013 (average: 247.3706), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9734 (-0.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 240.1460 | 220.6141 | 230.4308 |
| February | 235.4594 | 220.5462 | 224.9127 |
| March | 241.3129 | 232.3661 | 235.8357 |
| April | 243.6260 | 235.6344 | 239.4948 |
| May | 245.2468 | 239.8697 | 243.0268 |
| June | 245.9742 | 237.5969 | 241.5708 |
| July | 250.8398 | 243.2848 | 246.9326 |
| August | 247.2699 | 241.8148 | 244.7891 |
| September | 245.1446 | 235.1530 | 238.5622 |
| October | 248.4076 | 233.5396 | 241.4455 |
| November | 252.2923 | 239.9734 | 246.3972 |
| December | 251.6681 | 237.0814 | 240.6065 |