2026 XPF to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.8451 UGX

YEARLY LOW

33.8261 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.9038 UGX

2026 XPF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XPF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 36.8451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 33.8261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0189 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.0957 to the December average rate of 36.1932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 36.8451 was up 3.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 35.7027, 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 184,225 UGX

2025 Average 170,515 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 169,131 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,094.61 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

36.9728

34.9251

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 35.9344, compared to 35.8119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.9344

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.8119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 2.1003 UGX (High: 35.9264 / Low: 33.8261). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 36.1932 / Low: 36.1932).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1003

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9671 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9671

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 36.8021) against the same month in 2025 (average: 34.5530), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2491 (+6.51%).

2026 Avg (May) 36.8021

2025 Avg (May) 34.5530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.9264	33.8261	35.0957
February	35.7742	34.9576	35.3295
March	36.6836	35.4516	36.1293
April	36.7976	36.0599	36.4150
May	36.8451	36.7322	36.8021
June	36.7850	34.9533	35.8350
July	35.9875	34.9808	35.4306
August	36.1932	36.1932	36.1932