YEARLY HIGH
2.3148 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2.1971 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2727 LAK

2017 UGX to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 2.3148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 2.1971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1177 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2452 to the December average rate of 2.2940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.3148 was down 5.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.4610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UGX based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,574 LAK
2016 Average 11,887 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 10,986 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 588.67 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.3038
2.2365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to LAK 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 2.2563, compared to 2.2891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0936 LAK (High: 2.3048 / Low: 2.2112). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 LAK (High: 2.3032 / Low: 2.2852).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0936
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0180

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 2.2867) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.4084), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1217 (-5.05%).

2017 Avg (June) 2.2867
2016 Avg (June) 2.4084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2914 2.2028 2.2452
February 2.2904 2.2274 2.2664
March 2.2899 2.2090 2.2516
April 2.2763 2.1971 2.2421
May 2.2803 2.2026 2.2459
June 2.3148 2.2413 2.2867
July 2.3048 2.2112 2.2814
August 2.3061 2.2748 2.2904
September 2.3148 2.2831 2.2982
October 2.2964 2.2705 2.2841
November 2.3027 2.2741 2.2865
December 2.3032 2.2852 2.2940