YEARLY HIGH
52.2482 IRR
YEARLY LOW
23.9720 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.5332 IRR

2013 XAF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 52.2482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 23.9720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.2762 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.8594 to the December average rate of 51.7144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 108.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 52.2482 was up 110.77% compared to the 2012 peak of 24.7898, 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 261,241 IRR
2012 Average 118,274 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 119,860 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,380.77 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

54.4579
21.5366
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 24.5875, compared to 46.4788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.8914 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.5875
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.4788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 25.9731 IRR (High: 50.6408 / Low: 24.6677). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5206 IRR (High: 24.4927 / Low: 23.9720).

August Spread (Volatile) ±25.9731
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7534 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7534

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 51.5684) against the same month in 2012 (average: 24.3115), the exchange rate shifted by +27.2569 (+112.11%).

2013 Avg (October) 51.5684
2012 Avg (October) 24.3115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.3505 24.3678 24.8594
February 25.5353 24.5165 25.0335
March 24.4927 23.9720 24.2800
April 24.5756 24.0021 24.3698
May 24.6429 24.0529 24.3085
June 25.0333 24.3179 24.6736
July 24.7975 24.0247 24.4604
August 50.6408 24.6677 49.5039
September 51.0726 49.7365 50.4716
October 52.2482 51.0884 51.5684
November 51.5231 50.8807 51.1544
December 52.0325 51.1524 51.7144