2017 UGX to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0429 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0411 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0422 LKR

2017 UGX to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 0.0429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0415 to the December average rate of 0.0422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0429 was down 2.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0442, 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 215 LKR

2016 Average 214 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 206 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.08 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0427

0.0414

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 0.0420, compared to 0.0423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0420

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0010 LKR (High: 0.0425 / Low: 0.0416). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 LKR (High: 0.0424 / Low: 0.0420).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.0426) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0435), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-2.03%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.0426

2016 Avg (June) 0.0435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0419	0.0411	0.0415
February	0.0425	0.0416	0.0421
March	0.0424	0.0415	0.0420
April	0.0422	0.0416	0.0419
May	0.0425	0.0418	0.0421
June	0.0429	0.0421	0.0426
July	0.0427	0.0420	0.0425
August	0.0425	0.0419	0.0423
September	0.0427	0.0420	0.0424
October	0.0424	0.0420	0.0422
November	0.0425	0.0420	0.0422
December	0.0424	0.0420	0.0422