YEARLY HIGH
24.7898 IRR
YEARLY LOW
21.7016 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.6559 IRR

2012 XAF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 24.7898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 21.7016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0881 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.1322 to the December average rate of 24.5733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 24.7898 was down 3.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 25.5951, 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 123,949 IRR
2011 Average 110,879 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 108,508 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,440.69 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

24.8174
21.8881
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 23.4425, compared to 23.8694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.4425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.8694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.6361 IRR (High: 24.1450 / Low: 22.5089). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3681 IRR (High: 24.5011 / Low: 24.1330).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.6361
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3681

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 0.5028 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 24.5733) against the same month in 2011 (average: 21.7052), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8682 (+13.21%).

2012 Avg (December) 24.5733
2011 Avg (December) 21.7052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.7114 21.7016 22.1322
February 24.1450 22.5089 23.4916
March 24.0145 23.4789 23.7831
April 24.7559 23.5122 23.8509
May 24.7535 23.1803 23.9499
June 23.7033 23.1318 23.4471
July 23.5854 22.6095 23.0300
August 23.5288 22.8956 23.1959
September 24.5117 23.4988 24.0559
October 24.5011 24.1330 24.3115
November 24.3559 23.7779 24.0497
December 24.7898 24.2776 24.5733