YEARLY HIGH
65.2182 IRR
YEARLY LOW
47.8163 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.9532 IRR

2017 XAF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 65.2182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 47.8163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.4020 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.3362 to the December average rate of 63.6407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 65.2182 was up 22.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 53.0560, 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 326,091 IRR
2016 Average 254,009 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 239,081 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,009.80 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

64.8712
50.1058
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 53.3114, compared to 60.5951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.2838 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.3114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.5951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 5.2586 IRR (High: 53.0748 / Low: 47.8163). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0733 IRR (High: 61.0055 / Low: 59.9322).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.2586
September Spread (Stable) ±1.0733

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 63.6407) against the same month in 2016 (average: 48.2856), the exchange rate shifted by +15.3551 (+31.80%).

2017 Avg (December) 63.6407
2016 Avg (December) 48.2856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.0748 47.8163 51.3362
February 53.1941 52.1135 52.5321
March 53.5845 51.9080 52.8112
April 53.9899 52.3307 52.9704
May 55.5524 53.7564 54.6906
June 56.5118 55.1188 55.5277
July 58.9387 56.2514 57.3056
August 60.2480 58.6763 59.2020
September 61.0055 59.9322 60.5087
October 61.8549 59.9101 60.7924
November 63.2410 61.1715 62.1213
December 65.2182 62.7661 63.6407