YEARLY HIGH
30.4993 UGX
YEARLY LOW
27.5662 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.7750 UGX

2013 XPF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XPF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 30.4993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 27.5662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9330 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.8701 to the December average rate of 28.8142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 30.4993 was up 2.60% compared to the 2012 peak of 29.7269, 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 152,496 UGX
2012 Average 134,926 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 137,831 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,665.18 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

30.0471
27.9220
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 28.8542, compared to 28.6959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.8542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.6959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 1.4454 UGX (High: 30.4993 / Low: 29.0539). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5294 UGX (High: 29.2506 / Low: 28.7212).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.4454
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5294

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.1387 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 29.7655) against the same month in 2012 (average: 25.8746), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8909 (+15.04%).

2013 Avg (February) 29.7655
2012 Avg (February) 25.8746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.1889 29.5454 29.8701
February 30.4993 29.0539 29.7655
March 29.0647 27.8293 28.6269
April 28.5692 27.7352 28.1081
May 28.6224 27.5662 28.0991
June 29.0861 28.0974 28.6553
July 28.8882 27.9044 28.3791
August 29.1213 28.5399 28.7675
September 29.0428 28.4457 28.7590
October 29.2506 28.7212 28.9592
November 28.7965 28.2176 28.4966
December 29.1874 28.6434 28.8142