2018 XAF to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

78.2104 IRR

YEARLY LOW

65.1787 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

73.1245 IRR

2018 XAF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 78.2104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 65.1787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.0317 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.0461 to the December average rate of 73.2896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 78.2104 was up 19.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 65.2182, 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 391,052 IRR

2017 Average 284,902 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 325,894 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,158.35 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

78.1666

66.0352

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 71.0069, compared to 75.2422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.0069

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.2422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 8.9707 IRR (High: 76.6142 / Low: 67.6435). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2490 IRR (High: 73.8115 / Low: 72.5626).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.9707

December Spread (Stable) ±1.2490

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.1986 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1986

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 77.1556) against the same month in 2017 (average: 57.3056), the exchange rate shifted by +19.8500 (+34.64%).

2018 Avg (July) 77.1556

2017 Avg (July) 57.3056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	69.9284	65.1787	67.0461
February	70.6263	69.0107	69.7641
March	71.3481	69.7810	70.5103
April	70.9386	68.9829	70.1974
May	76.6142	67.6435	73.1097
June	76.0695	74.5843	75.4137
July	78.2104	75.6605	77.1556
August	77.9575	74.6295	76.2251
September	77.4945	76.0737	76.6722
October	76.1804	73.3030	74.4736
November	74.2153	72.7253	73.6369
December	73.8115	72.5626	73.2896