YEARLY HIGH
2675.0182 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2502.7051 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2597.0861 UGX

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,375,091 UGX
2016 Average 12,371,763 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 12,513,525 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 861,565.73 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2677.0859
2502.5532
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2547.7636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2646.4086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±99.1038
December Spread (Stable) ±31.8545

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (December) 2657.3179
2016 Avg (December) 2514.0739

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