2018 LYD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2885.1206 UGX

YEARLY LOW

2638.3466 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

2732.7778 UGX

2018 LYD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 2885.1206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 2638.3466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 246.7740 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2705.9040 to the December average rate of 2658.5836, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2885.1206 was up 7.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 2675.0182, 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 14,425,603 UGX

2017 Average 12,987,964 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 13,191,733 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,233,870.02 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2834.7334

2642.5700

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 2757.6232, compared to 2707.9323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 49.6910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2757.6232

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2707.9323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 149.8992 UGX (High: 2831.0304 / Low: 2681.1312). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.9803 UGX (High: 2790.8647 / Low: 2771.8844).

July Spread (Volatile) ±149.8992

April Spread (Stable) ±18.9803

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 82.2209 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -82.2209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 2818.7198) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2572.2894), the exchange rate shifted by +246.4304 (+9.58%).

2018 Avg (June) 2818.7198

2017 Avg (June) 2572.2894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2743.1193	2676.8764	2705.9040
February	2752.3684	2720.2254	2737.1149
March	2785.5849	2733.9030	2750.9666
April	2790.8647	2771.8844	2781.1895
May	2780.0735	2737.0602	2751.8447
June	2885.1206	2762.7858	2818.7198
July	2831.0304	2681.1312	2736.4989
August	2730.0813	2659.1696	2691.0180
September	2777.4593	2723.8216	2751.8271
October	2762.6182	2698.0483	2731.2693
November	2699.4743	2661.0302	2678.3967
December	2681.0900	2638.3466	2658.5836