2018 IRR to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0153 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.0128 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0137 XAF

2018 IRR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.0128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0149 to the December average rate of 0.0136, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0153 was down 26.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 IRR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 77 XAF

2017 Average 88 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 64 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.78 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0151

0.0128

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR to XAF 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 0.0141, compared to 0.0133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0141

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0017 XAF (High: 0.0148 / Low: 0.0131). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XAF (High: 0.0138 / Low: 0.0135).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0149) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0195), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-23.52%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0149

2017 Avg (January) 0.0195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0153	0.0143	0.0149
February	0.0145	0.0142	0.0143
March	0.0143	0.0140	0.0142
April	0.0145	0.0141	0.0142
May	0.0148	0.0131	0.0137
June	0.0134	0.0131	0.0133
July	0.0132	0.0128	0.0130
August	0.0134	0.0128	0.0131
September	0.0131	0.0129	0.0130
October	0.0136	0.0131	0.0134
November	0.0138	0.0135	0.0136
December	0.0138	0.0135	0.0136