YEARLY HIGH
36.5607 UGX
YEARLY LOW
31.4060 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.1865 UGX

2017 XPF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 36.5607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 31.4060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1548 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.1288 to the December average rate of 35.9980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 36.5607 was up 11.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 32.7445, 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 182,804 UGX
2016 Average 158,441 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 157,030 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,773.80 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

36.4708
31.5923
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 32.6557, compared to 35.7174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0617 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.6557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.7174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 3.3209 UGX (High: 34.7269 / Low: 31.4060). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7403 UGX (High: 36.1957 / Low: 35.4554).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.3209
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7403

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2345 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 35.9980) against the same month in 2016 (average: 31.7604), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2375 (+13.34%).

2017 Avg (December) 35.9980
2016 Avg (December) 31.7604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.4772 31.7314 32.1288
February 34.7269 31.4060 31.9988
March 32.8377 31.4820 32.2114
April 33.3836 32.1057 32.4855
May 34.0474 32.9984 33.4628
June 34.2126 33.3800 33.6468
July 35.8964 33.9913 34.8129
August 36.4051 35.3114 35.7983
September 36.5395 35.4930 36.0642
October 36.1957 35.4554 35.8297
November 36.2880 35.3240 35.8012
December 36.5607 35.5281 35.9980