YEARLY HIGH
35.1432 UGX
YEARLY LOW
32.6727 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.7699 UGX

2023 XPF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XPF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 35.1432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 32.6727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4705 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.3734 to the December average rate of 34.6163, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 35.1432 was up 3.43% compared to the 2022 peak of 33.9773, 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 175,716 UGX
2022 Average 162,713 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 163,363 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,352.52 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

34.7713
32.9110
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 33.6838, compared to 33.8559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1721 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.6838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.8559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 1.8784 UGX (High: 34.5945 / Low: 32.7160). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5693 UGX (High: 33.6600 / Low: 33.0907).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8784
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5693

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4911 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4911

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 34.6163) against the same month in 2022 (average: 32.7401), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8761 (+5.73%).

2023 Avg (December) 34.6163
2022 Avg (December) 32.7401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.7260 32.8995 33.3734
February 34.0052 32.6727 33.0660
March 34.5945 32.7160 33.5567
April 34.8302 33.9863 34.4674
May 34.9452 33.5179 33.9763
June 34.1211 33.3719 33.6632
July 34.5431 33.2639 33.9272
August 34.3388 33.0492 33.6501
September 33.6600 33.0907 33.4571
October 33.5477 32.8271 33.2269
November 35.0595 33.5668 34.2580
December 35.1432 34.0403 34.6163