2017 LSL to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

295.6661 UGX

YEARLY LOW

250.9870 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

271.9124 UGX

2017 LSL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 295.6661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 250.9870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.6791 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 267.0815 to the December average rate of 276.3386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 295.6661 was up 10.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 267.6691, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,478,331 UGX

2016 Average 1,166,472 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 1,254,935 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 223,395.57 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

281.8486

255.6959

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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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 273.3774, compared to 270.4475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 273.3774

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 270.4475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 31.6632 UGX (High: 295.6661 / Low: 264.0029). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6163 UGX (High: 282.7721 / Low: 274.1558).

December Spread (Volatile) ±31.6632

June Spread (Stable) ±8.6163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 9.9984 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.9984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 276.3386) against the same month in 2016 (average: 259.6565), the exchange rate shifted by +16.6821 (+6.42%).

2017 Avg (December) 276.3386

2016 Avg (December) 259.6565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	272.5177	263.4331	267.0815
February	278.7438	266.5250	271.5610
March	290.3642	270.2964	279.6692
April	280.3261	260.8509	269.6708
May	281.7031	266.1720	273.6150
June	282.7721	274.1558	278.6670
July	279.8497	268.2424	275.0084
August	279.9254	268.2700	273.0258
September	281.7252	265.3079	274.7221
October	273.0428	257.0450	265.7148
November	266.1688	250.9870	257.8753
December	295.6661	264.0029	276.3386