2018 XPF to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.3120 UGX

YEARLY LOW

34.9912 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.8803 UGX

2018 XPF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 38.3120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 34.9912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3208 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.2125 to the December average rate of 35.4101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 38.3120 was up 4.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 36.5607, 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 191,560 UGX

2017 Average 171,005 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 174,956 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,603.99 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.2864

35.1486

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 37.5271, compared to 36.2335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2936 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.5271

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.2335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 2.0262 UGX (High: 38.1741 / Low: 36.1478). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6893 UGX (High: 38.3120 / Low: 37.6227).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.0262

April Spread (Stable) ±0.6893

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 38.0249) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.4855), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5394 (+17.05%).

2018 Avg (April) 38.0249

2017 Avg (April) 32.4855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.8635	36.4608	37.2125
February	38.0918	37.2386	37.6562
March	38.2480	37.4669	37.7847
April	38.3120	37.6227	38.0249
May	37.4181	36.4259	36.9244
June	38.1185	36.8898	37.5597
July	38.1741	36.1478	36.8114
August	36.9948	35.4207	36.0770
September	37.7469	36.5846	37.1258
October	37.1052	35.7149	36.3793
November	36.0103	35.2433	35.5973
December	35.7423	34.9912	35.4101