YEARLY HIGH
0.0363 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.0328 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0348 XPF

2013 UGX to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the UGX to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.0363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0335 to the December average rate of 0.0347, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0363 was down 8.93% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0398, 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 181 XPF
2012 Average 186 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 164 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.44 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0358
0.0333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to XPF 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 0.0347, compared to 0.0349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0016 XPF (High: 0.0344 / Low: 0.0328). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 XPF (High: 0.0348 / Low: 0.0342).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0356) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0376), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-5.32%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0356
2012 Avg (May) 0.0376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0338 0.0331 0.0335
February 0.0344 0.0328 0.0336
March 0.0359 0.0344 0.0349
April 0.0361 0.0350 0.0356
May 0.0363 0.0349 0.0356
June 0.0356 0.0344 0.0349
July 0.0358 0.0346 0.0352
August 0.0350 0.0343 0.0348
September 0.0352 0.0344 0.0348
October 0.0348 0.0342 0.0345
November 0.0354 0.0347 0.0351
December 0.0349 0.0343 0.0347