2016 XPF to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 XPF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the XPF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 32.7445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 30.4063.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3382 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.3743 to the December average rate of 31.7604, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 32.7445 was down 6.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 35.1658, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XPF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 31.6095, compared to 31.7727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1632 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.9949 UGX (High: 32.7445 / Low: 30.7496). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3338 UGX (High: 31.9575 / Low: 31.6237).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5405 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 31.8830) against the same month in 2015 (average: 27.2655), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6175 (+16.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.8209 | 30.5923 | 31.3743 |
| February | 32.7445 | 30.7496 | 31.8830 |
| March | 32.0424 | 30.4063 | 31.3425 |
| April | 32.1616 | 31.1022 | 31.7199 |
| May | 32.0080 | 31.2825 | 31.6427 |
| June | 32.0784 | 31.4261 | 31.6948 |
| July | 31.7882 | 31.0960 | 31.3801 |
| August | 32.0052 | 31.3355 | 31.7014 |
| September | 31.9575 | 31.6237 | 31.7950 |
| October | 32.0087 | 31.4273 | 31.7670 |
| November | 32.5850 | 31.9792 | 32.2325 |
| December | 32.6705 | 30.8926 | 31.7604 |