YEARLY HIGH
36.1283 UGX
YEARLY LOW
33.6014 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.7659 UGX

2019 XPF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XPF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 36.1283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 33.6014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5269 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.4467 to the December average rate of 34.2161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 36.1283 was down 5.70% compared to the 2018 peak of 38.3120, 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 180,642 UGX
2018 Average 184,359 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 168,007 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,634.49 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

35.5972
33.7909
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 35.2223, compared to 34.3096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.2223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.3096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.1647 UGX (High: 35.0078 / Low: 33.8432). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4134 UGX (High: 34.4529 / Low: 34.0395).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.1647
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6028 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 35.4467) against the same month in 2018 (average: 37.2125), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7658 (-4.75%).

2019 Avg (January) 35.4467
2018 Avg (January) 37.2125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.1283 34.9805 35.4467
February 35.3029 34.6450 34.9398
March 35.4964 34.7377 35.0834
April 35.5567 34.8653 35.1946
May 35.5429 35.0618 35.3231
June 35.7605 35.0273 35.3460
July 35.2275 34.3330 34.7432
August 35.0078 33.8432 34.4498
September 34.3216 33.6014 33.9414
October 34.7252 33.6495 34.2747
November 34.7217 34.0577 34.2322
December 34.4529 34.0395 34.2161