2020 LYD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2744.9727 UGX

YEARLY LOW

2592.8418 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

2679.4281 UGX

2020 LYD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 2744.9727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 2592.8418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 152.1309 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2628.0750 to the December average rate of 2725.4777, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2744.9727 was up 0.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 2720.2331, 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 13,724,864 UGX

2019 Average 13,246,783 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 12,964,209 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 760,654.68 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2740.4542

2599.7253

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 2655.6724, compared to 2703.1837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 47.5114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2655.6724

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2703.1837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 101.5955 UGX (High: 2731.6253 / Low: 2630.0299). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.1562 UGX (High: 2716.3565 / Low: 2694.2003).

March Spread (Volatile) ±101.5955

September Spread (Stable) ±22.1562

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 16.6224 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.6224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 2718.4323) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2621.9423), the exchange rate shifted by +96.4901 (+3.68%).

2020 Avg (October) 2718.4323

2019 Avg (October) 2621.9423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2654.1224	2616.7927	2628.0750
February	2630.0299	2592.8418	2611.4527
March	2731.6253	2630.0299	2681.7907
April	2697.9018	2656.9847	2674.5652
May	2691.8519	2660.6840	2673.1585
June	2681.2709	2641.9959	2664.9921
July	2675.0268	2644.8719	2661.1228
August	2698.2916	2668.5157	2682.5755
September	2716.3565	2694.2003	2702.7674
October	2744.9727	2689.9037	2718.4323
November	2744.3259	2703.3332	2728.7268
December	2741.1888	2714.6752	2725.4777