YEARLY HIGH
79.1988 IRR
YEARLY LOW
72.1598 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.0375 IRR

2021 XAF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 79.1988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 72.1598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0390 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.1040 to the December average rate of 72.8401, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 79.1988 was down 30.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 113.7907, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 395,994 IRR
2020 Average 367,116 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 360,799 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,195.05 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

78.6304
72.3137
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to IRR 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 77.3553, compared to 74.7196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.3553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.7196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 2.6518 IRR (High: 74.8116 / Low: 72.1598). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8141 IRR (High: 76.4206 / Low: 75.6065).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.6518
July Spread (Stable) ±0.8141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.2887 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 78.1040) against the same month in 2020 (average: 71.2751), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8289 (+9.58%).

2021 Avg (January) 78.1040
2020 Avg (January) 71.2751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.1988 77.4532 78.1040
February 78.1175 76.8174 77.6307
March 77.5723 75.2493 76.3834
April 77.8894 75.4814 76.7823
May 78.6215 77.0759 77.9689
June 78.4225 76.1502 77.2626
July 76.4206 75.6065 75.9739
August 76.2938 75.0265 75.6686
September 76.4595 74.4981 75.7345
October 75.2458 74.1744 74.6362
November 74.8116 72.1598 73.4644
December 73.3026 72.3965 72.8401