YEARLY HIGH
75.6225 IRR
YEARLY LOW
69.9624 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.9719 IRR

2019 XAF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 75.6225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 69.9624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6601 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.6539 to the December average rate of 71.3258, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 75.6225 was down 3.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 78.2104, 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 378,113 IRR
2018 Average 365,714 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 349,812 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,300.54 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

73.9436
70.4666
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 72.6924, compared to 71.2515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.6924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.2515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 3.0088 IRR (High: 75.6225 / Low: 72.6137). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1236 IRR (High: 71.7642 / Low: 70.6406).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.0088
November Spread (Stable) ±1.1236

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7685 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7685

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 73.6539) against the same month in 2018 (average: 67.0461), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6077 (+9.86%).

2019 Avg (January) 73.6539
2018 Avg (January) 67.0461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.6225 72.6137 73.6539
February 73.5442 72.3117 72.8854
March 73.6953 71.8802 72.6464
April 73.1312 71.4800 72.2898
May 72.8980 71.4405 71.9363
June 73.8497 71.7276 72.7424
July 72.4786 71.0680 71.9856
August 72.4080 70.6690 71.4978
September 71.7632 69.9624 70.7563
October 71.6981 70.1935 70.9978
November 71.7642 70.6406 70.9454
December 72.0191 70.7260 71.3258