2023 LYD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

796.1657 UGX

YEARLY LOW

751.3310 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

774.2460 UGX

2023 LYD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LYD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 796.1657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 751.3310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.8347 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 772.1178 to the December average rate of 786.5992, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 796.1657 was down 0.58% compared to the 2022 peak of 800.8220, 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 3,980,829 UGX

2022 Average 3,839,656 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 3,756,655 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 224,173.71 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

788.7188

763.2827

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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 775.6199, compared to 772.8721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 775.6199

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 772.8721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 28.2439 UGX (High: 792.9127 / Low: 764.6689). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1645 UGX (High: 774.3812 / Low: 766.2167).

March Spread (Volatile) ±28.2439

September Spread (Stable) ±8.1645

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 9.8267 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.8267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 779.6845) against the same month in 2022 (average: 759.6250), the exchange rate shifted by +20.0595 (+2.64%).

2023 Avg (November) 779.6845

2022 Avg (November) 759.6250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	776.2429	765.2837	772.1178
February	778.6499	762.8203	769.0164
March	792.9127	764.6689	777.7037
April	792.4511	781.5259	786.1305
May	785.3188	772.6417	779.2889
June	778.0877	762.4052	769.4622
July	773.9112	757.7805	767.6597
August	777.8887	751.3310	765.4023
September	774.3812	766.2167	770.6117
October	773.5426	760.1135	767.2752
November	796.1657	771.9528	779.6845
December	795.1803	779.8212	786.5992