2016 LYD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2579.2568 UGX

YEARLY LOW

2408.2074 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

2474.5095 UGX

2016 LYD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 2579.2568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 2408.2074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 171.0494 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2486.7228 to the December average rate of 2514.0739, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2579.2568 was down 6.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 2758.0666, 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 12,896,284 UGX

2015 Average 11,915,769 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 12,041,037 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 855,246.82 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2530.0371

2432.6272

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 2476.8181, compared to 2472.2008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2476.8181

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2472.2008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 145.5879 UGX (High: 2579.2568 / Low: 2433.6689). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.7964 UGX (High: 2454.3123 / Low: 2432.5159).

May Spread (Volatile) ±145.5879

August Spread (Stable) ±21.7964

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 50.2084 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -50.2084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2492.0977) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2198.8125), the exchange rate shifted by +293.2851 (+13.34%).

2016 Avg (May) 2492.0977

2015 Avg (May) 2198.8125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2546.1681	2438.5632	2486.7228
February	2543.0498	2419.2821	2492.5053
March	2482.1389	2408.2074	2442.2969
April	2499.8591	2435.3341	2475.9361
May	2579.2568	2433.6689	2492.0977
June	2526.9528	2449.8639	2471.3496
July	2477.2568	2417.0378	2440.7447
August	2454.3123	2432.5159	2443.0676
September	2460.1621	2437.4576	2450.2793
October	2482.0817	2450.1682	2463.1199
November	2551.1952	2470.1227	2521.9196
December	2555.1796	2472.7860	2514.0739