YEARLY HIGH
2145.2041 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1843.9013 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1994.3585 UGX

2012 LYD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 2145.2041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1843.9013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 301.3029 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1945.0865 to the December average rate of 2124.0779, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2145.2041 was down 9.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 2367.8986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,726,021 UGX
2011 Average 10,340,158 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 9,219,506 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,506,514.38 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2148.7416
1852.7772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 1955.2797, compared to 2033.4373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 78.1576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1955.2797
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2033.4373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 129.7604 UGX (High: 2002.8406 / Low: 1873.0801). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 32.9963 UGX (High: 1973.0242 / Low: 1940.0279).

January Spread (Volatile) ±129.7604
June Spread (Stable) ±32.9963

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 67.6457 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -67.6457

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2124.0779) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1971.5772), the exchange rate shifted by +152.5007 (+7.73%).

2012 Avg (December) 2124.0779
2011 Avg (December) 1971.5772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2002.8406 1873.0801 1945.0865
February 1970.0439 1843.9013 1877.4409
March 2044.1112 1944.0801 1976.6291
April 2014.5357 1975.3273 2002.4048
May 2015.2651 1941.6095 1970.0056
June 1973.0242 1940.0279 1960.1114
July 1973.2853 1938.9563 1954.0833
August 1997.8818 1946.2578 1971.8019
September 2036.7542 1969.6071 1993.9725
October 2096.5001 2032.1135 2067.6047
November 2134.6321 2070.1799 2089.0837
December 2145.2041 2104.0945 2124.0779