2017 LYD to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 LYD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the LYD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2675.0182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 2502.7051.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 172.3131 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2527.1427 to the December average rate of 2657.3179, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2675.0182 was up 3.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 2579.2568, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2547.7636, compared to 2646.4086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 98.6450 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 99.1038 UGX (High: 2665.0272 / Low: 2565.9234). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.8545 UGX (High: 2675.0182 / Low: 2643.1637).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and November, 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 10.0451 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2657.3179) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2514.0739), the exchange rate shifted by +143.2440 (+5.70%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2560.0437 | 2507.8872 | 2527.1427 |
| February | 2553.2376 | 2506.2500 | 2517.0976 |
| March | 2571.2415 | 2502.7051 | 2531.2679 |
| April | 2586.5026 | 2539.6842 | 2557.7594 |
| May | 2603.1294 | 2567.5613 | 2581.0247 |
| June | 2597.6310 | 2558.7780 | 2572.2894 |
| July | 2665.0272 | 2565.9234 | 2606.9109 |
| August | 2664.0360 | 2622.2970 | 2643.6863 |
| September | 2674.6810 | 2613.3676 | 2650.7582 |
| October | 2674.4630 | 2635.8367 | 2657.2368 |
| November | 2672.3113 | 2633.0493 | 2662.5415 |
| December | 2675.0182 | 2643.1637 | 2657.3179 |