YEARLY HIGH
5593.6032 UGX
YEARLY LOW
3560.6000 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
3973.2104 UGX

2017 LVL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LVL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 5593.6032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 3560.6000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2033.0032 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5045.5290 to the December average rate of 3627.4323, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5593.6032 was up 0.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 5576.3549, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,968,016 UGX
2016 Average 27,029,125 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 17,803,000 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,165,016.01 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5679.5661
3399.7743
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 4323.6245, compared to 3622.7963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 700.8282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4323.6245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3622.7963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1985.9440 UGX (High: 5548.3940 / Low: 3562.4500). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 40.8581 UGX (High: 3637.2081 / Low: 3596.3500).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1985.9440
December Spread (Stable) ±40.8581

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 1668.8268 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1668.8268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 5489.5834) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5353.0739), the exchange rate shifted by +136.5095 (+2.55%).

2017 Avg (March) 5489.5834
2016 Avg (March) 5353.0739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5540.7880 3582.2000 5045.5290
February 5548.3940 3562.4500 4372.3468
March 5593.6032 5376.5084 5489.5834
April 5535.0350 3600.5500 3820.7566
May 3649.6081 3593.2000 3623.7745
June 3620.5331 3564.2000 3589.7569
July 3626.6331 3560.6000 3607.1760
August 3635.7581 3583.1000 3614.0262
September 3637.5661 3588.6000 3612.1599
October 3664.9000 3606.9500 3638.3304
November 3664.7500 3617.0500 3637.6530
December 3637.2081 3596.3500 3627.4323