2026 LYD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

669.0329 UGX

YEARLY LOW

549.2294 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

588.0035 UGX

2026 LYD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LYD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 669.0329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 549.2294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 119.8035 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 627.9211 to the December average rate of 578.0372, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 669.0329 was down 12.26% compared to the 2025 peak of 762.4750, 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 3,345,164 UGX

2025 Average 3,411,701 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 2,746,147 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 599,017.28 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

634.2508

558.2946

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 589.6646, compared to 578.0372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.6274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 589.6646

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 578.0372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 119.8035 UGX (High: 669.0329 / Low: 549.2294). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8161 UGX (High: 594.3702 / Low: 588.5541).

January Spread (Volatile) ±119.8035

May Spread (Stable) ±5.8161

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 63.2969 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -63.2969

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 627.9211) against the same month in 2025 (average: 747.9678), the exchange rate shifted by -120.0468 (-16.05%).

2026 Avg (January) 627.9211

2025 Avg (January) 747.9678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	669.0329	549.2294	627.9211
February	570.7773	560.6274	564.6242
March	592.6883	570.7773	584.9934
April	587.8305	579.4019	585.2650
May	594.3702	588.5541	593.0926
June	593.6720	569.4159	582.0910
July	589.0885	569.4275	578.0372