YEARLY HIGH
52.3540 IRR
YEARLY LOW
44.6216 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.9436 IRR

2015 XAF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XAF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 52.3540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 44.6216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7324 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.3087 to the December average rate of 49.7734, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 52.3540 was down 3.09% compared to the 2014 peak of 54.0258, 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 261,770 IRR
2014 Average 261,273 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 223,108 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,662.08 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

51.7920
45.4201
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 47.6980, compared to 50.1892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4912 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.6980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.1892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 3.3233 IRR (High: 49.8575 / Low: 46.5342). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6924 IRR (High: 48.0144 / Low: 47.3220).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.3233
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6924

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.2558 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 50.4915) against the same month in 2014 (average: 53.4727), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9812 (-5.58%).

2015 Avg (August) 50.4915
2014 Avg (August) 53.4727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.8575 46.5342 48.3087
February 48.0144 47.3220 47.7026
March 47.3332 44.6216 45.9510
April 48.0094 45.2694 46.2904
May 49.3158 47.3044 48.2781
June 50.4725 47.9263 49.6571
July 50.0179 48.8019 49.4428
August 52.3540 49.3033 50.4915
September 51.8676 50.8460 51.2610
October 52.1629 50.0498 51.2111
November 50.3161 48.2441 48.9553
December 50.2886 48.3847 49.7734