YEARLY HIGH
29.7269 UGX
YEARLY LOW
25.1040 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.9819 UGX

2012 XPF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 29.7269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 25.1040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6228 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.0550 to the December average rate of 29.3625, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 29.7269 was down 13.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 34.1703, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 148,634 UGX
2011 Average 147,282 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 125,520 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,114.09 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

29.7475
25.1270
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to UGX 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 26.6104, compared to 27.3534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7430 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.6104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.3534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 2.1029 UGX (High: 27.4389 / Low: 25.3360). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5884 UGX (High: 29.7269 / Low: 29.1384).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.1029
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5884

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9778 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 29.3625) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27.0576), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3049 (+8.52%).

2012 Avg (December) 29.3625
2011 Avg (December) 27.0576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.8753 25.5375 26.0550
February 27.4389 25.3360 25.8746
March 28.3584 26.9156 27.4498
April 27.9758 27.1883 27.5880
May 27.8630 25.9180 26.6102
June 26.4550 25.7432 26.0849
July 26.1717 25.1040 25.5121
August 26.5432 25.4971 25.8896
September 27.6033 26.5079 27.1190
October 28.3134 27.6453 28.0702
November 29.2960 27.6494 28.1669
December 29.7269 29.1384 29.3625