YEARLY HIGH
54.0258 IRR
YEARLY LOW
50.0152 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.2507 IRR

2014 XAF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XAF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 54.0258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 50.0152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0106 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.3725 to the December average rate of 50.4666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 54.0258 was up 3.40% compared to the 2013 peak of 52.2482, 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 270,129 IRR
2013 Average 177,980 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 250,076 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,053.07 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

53.7734
50.1660
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 52.5557, compared to 51.9457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.5557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.9457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 1.9158 IRR (High: 53.2003 / Low: 51.2845). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4048 IRR (High: 53.4966 / Low: 53.0918).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.9158
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4048

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.2370 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 53.3749) against the same month in 2013 (average: 24.3085), the exchange rate shifted by +29.0664 (+119.57%).

2014 Avg (May) 53.3749
2013 Avg (May) 24.3085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.9217 50.9041 51.3725
February 52.2311 51.0480 51.6770
March 53.0526 52.1135 52.6444
April 53.8018 52.7576 53.2676
May 54.0258 52.9622 53.3749
June 53.3344 52.7418 52.9975
July 53.4966 53.0918 53.2820
August 53.8126 53.0099 53.4727
September 53.2003 51.2845 52.2358
October 51.9432 50.8182 51.4476
November 51.0452 50.4167 50.7696
December 51.1747 50.0152 50.4666