2019 LYD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2720.2331 UGX

YEARLY LOW

2592.1184 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

2649.3381 UGX

2019 LYD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LYD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 2720.2331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 2592.1184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 128.1147 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2668.8452 to the December average rate of 2619.9413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2720.2331 was down 5.72% compared to the 2018 peak of 2885.1206, 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 13,601,166 UGX

2018 Average 13,662,354 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 12,960,592 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 640,573.64 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2706.8098

2597.3682

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 2673.7094, compared to 2624.9667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 48.7427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2673.7094

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2624.9667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 69.3940 UGX (High: 2661.5124 / Low: 2592.1184). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.5502 UGX (High: 2638.9044 / Low: 2614.3542).

October Spread (Volatile) ±69.3940

August Spread (Stable) ±24.5502

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 31.2479 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -31.2479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 2697.6897) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2751.8447), the exchange rate shifted by -54.1550 (-1.97%).

2019 Avg (May) 2697.6897

2018 Avg (May) 2751.8447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2689.9151	2648.4596	2668.8452
February	2671.2852	2632.1953	2646.7353
March	2682.8550	2654.7161	2669.0917
April	2700.9983	2670.7631	2686.3975
May	2720.2331	2676.7941	2697.6897
June	2699.7860	2640.8517	2673.4969
July	2668.0950	2617.8377	2642.2490
August	2638.9044	2614.3542	2627.1824
September	2629.3579	2596.5262	2606.4883
October	2661.5124	2592.1184	2621.9423
November	2647.7533	2615.2883	2631.9971
December	2634.5548	2607.0084	2619.9413