YEARLY HIGH
0.0318 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.0274 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0293 XPF

2017 UGX to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 0.0318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0311 to the December average rate of 0.0278, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0318 was down 3.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0329, 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 159 XPF
2016 Average 158 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 137 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.45 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0316
0.0274
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 0.0306, compared to 0.0280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0030 XPF (High: 0.0318 / Low: 0.0288). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 XPF (High: 0.0282 / Low: 0.0276).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.0313) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0314), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.36%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.0313
2016 Avg (February) 0.0314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0315 0.0308 0.0311
February 0.0318 0.0288 0.0313
March 0.0318 0.0305 0.0310
April 0.0311 0.0300 0.0308
May 0.0303 0.0294 0.0299
June 0.0300 0.0292 0.0297
July 0.0294 0.0279 0.0287
August 0.0283 0.0275 0.0279
September 0.0282 0.0274 0.0277
October 0.0282 0.0276 0.0279
November 0.0283 0.0276 0.0279
December 0.0281 0.0274 0.0278