YEARLY HIGH
0.0134 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0004 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0037 XAF

2026 IRR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IRR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.0134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.0004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0133 to the December average rate of 0.0004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -96.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0134 was down 11.61% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0152, 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 67 XAF
2025 Average 69 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.12 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0146
-0.0009
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.0048, compared to 0.0004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0128 XAF (High: 0.0133 / Low: 0.0004). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XAF (High: 0.0004 / Low: 0.0004).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0128
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0133) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0151), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-11.75%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0133
2025 Avg (January) 0.0151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0134 0.0130 0.0133
February 0.0132 0.0131 0.0132
March 0.0133 0.0004 0.0008
April 0.0004 0.0004 0.0004
May 0.0004 0.0004 0.0004
June 0.0004 0.0004 0.0004
July 0.0004 0.0004 0.0004
August 0.0004 0.0004 0.0004