YEARLY HIGH
0.0534 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0472 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0503 LKR

2014 UGX to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the UGX to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.0534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.0472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0523 to the December average rate of 0.0474, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0534 was up 1.88% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0524, 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 267 LKR
2013 Average 250 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 236 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.99 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0536
0.0469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to LKR 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 0.0518, compared to 0.0489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.0016 LKR (High: 0.0534 / Low: 0.0517). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 LKR (High: 0.0477 / Low: 0.0472).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 0.0530) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0477), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+11.19%).

2014 Avg (February) 0.0530
2013 Avg (February) 0.0477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0528 0.0517 0.0523
February 0.0534 0.0517 0.0530
March 0.0520 0.0509 0.0516
April 0.0520 0.0509 0.0517
May 0.0519 0.0512 0.0516
June 0.0512 0.0499 0.0506
July 0.0503 0.0488 0.0495
August 0.0502 0.0496 0.0499
September 0.0501 0.0492 0.0498
October 0.0493 0.0482 0.0488
November 0.0486 0.0472 0.0479
December 0.0477 0.0472 0.0474