2024 LSL to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

215.0507 UGX

YEARLY LOW

195.0627 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

205.0238 UGX

2024 LSL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LSL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 215.0507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 195.0627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.9879 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 202.4312 to the December average rate of 201.0745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 215.0507 was down 2.65% compared to the 2023 peak of 220.8988, 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 1,075,253 UGX

2023 Average 1,009,584 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 975,314 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,939.63 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

211.6755

200.1108

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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 204.1504, compared to 205.8972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 204.1504

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 205.8972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 12.1731 UGX (High: 207.2358 / Low: 195.0627). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3046 UGX (High: 205.7512 / Low: 201.4467).

December Spread (Volatile) ±12.1731

February Spread (Stable) ±4.3046

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.1418 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 210.7117) against the same month in 2023 (average: 197.2112), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5005 (+6.85%).

2024 Avg (September) 210.7117

2023 Avg (September) 197.2112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	204.6793	198.7918	202.4312
February	205.7512	201.4467	204.0273
March	209.5960	204.1851	206.4893
April	207.6418	198.3075	202.4499
May	210.3875	203.4836	205.8742
June	209.2227	199.9771	203.6304
July	205.9596	200.0062	203.1904
August	210.7015	200.7910	206.3427
September	215.0507	207.2917	210.7117
October	211.9785	206.3793	208.8476
November	210.7088	201.5678	205.2164
December	207.2358	195.0627	201.0745