YEARLY HIGH
37.6110 UGX
YEARLY LOW
33.1950 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.5526 UGX

2020 XPF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XPF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 37.6110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 33.1950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4159 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.2280 to the December average rate of 37.3876, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 37.6110 was up 4.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 36.1283, 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 188,055 UGX
2019 Average 173,827 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 165,975 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,079.59 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

37.7625
33.2639
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 34.5348, compared to 36.5703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.5348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.5703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.9657 UGX (High: 36.0305 / Low: 34.0648). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3883 UGX (High: 37.6110 / Low: 37.2227).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.9657
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3883

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5892 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5892

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 37.3876) against the same month in 2019 (average: 34.2161), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1715 (+9.27%).

2020 Avg (December) 37.3876
2019 Avg (December) 34.2161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.8174 33.9583 34.2280
February 34.2699 33.1950 33.6388
March 36.0305 34.0648 34.9468
April 34.8558 34.0709 34.4391
May 35.3314 34.3142 34.7143
June 35.7790 34.8745 35.2419
July 36.6655 34.9845 35.5646
August 36.7308 36.1032 36.4523
September 36.8328 36.0976 36.5139
October 37.1616 36.3099 36.6669
November 37.2145 36.4407 36.8366
December 37.6110 37.2227 37.3876