YEARLY HIGH
800.8220 UGX
YEARLY LOW
735.1225 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
767.8916 UGX

2022 LYD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LYD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 800.8220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 735.1225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 65.6995 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 768.9619 to the December average rate of 762.2421, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 800.8220 was down 70.92% compared to the 2021 peak of 2753.9455, 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 4,004,110 UGX
2021 Average 4,079,479 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 3,675,612 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 328,497.71 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

787.3954
750.9854
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 766.3622, compared to 769.4210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0589 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 766.3622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 769.4210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 56.5056 UGX (High: 791.6281 / Low: 735.1225). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.7025 UGX (High: 771.1110 / Low: 759.4085).

May Spread (Volatile) ±56.5056
January Spread (Stable) ±11.7025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 18.5633 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.5633

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 784.3612) against the same month in 2021 (average: 782.4168), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9444 (+0.25%).

2022 Avg (August) 784.3612
2021 Avg (August) 782.4168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 771.1110 759.4085 768.9619
February 770.6832 758.1637 765.9506
March 779.2381 764.9666 772.5829
April 770.4057 742.9370 754.0196
May 791.6281 735.1225 756.3461
June 798.3418 773.0823 780.3120
July 795.7608 768.2770 779.6844
August 800.8220 769.0931 784.3612
September 774.7395 762.1079 768.9910
October 769.7130 754.6483 761.6225
November 765.9920 752.3921 759.6250
December 774.1833 754.4596 762.2421