YEARLY HIGH
113.7907 IRR
YEARLY LOW
68.3941 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
73.4053 IRR

2020 XAF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 113.7907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 68.3941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.3966 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.2751 to the December average rate of 78.1377, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 113.7907 was up 50.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 75.6225, 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 568,953 IRR
2019 Average 359,838 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 341,970 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 226,983.10 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

78.9759
68.9182
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 70.7745, compared to 76.0360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.7745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 76.0360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 41.6584 IRR (High: 113.7907 / Low: 72.1322). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2008 IRR (High: 76.1438 / Low: 74.9430).

July Spread (Volatile) ±41.6584
October Spread (Stable) ±1.2008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.3526 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3526

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 74.9021) against the same month in 2019 (average: 71.9856), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9165 (+4.05%).

2020 Avg (July) 74.9021
2019 Avg (July) 71.9856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.0130 70.6973 71.2751
February 71.2733 69.2451 70.0813
March 73.1719 68.3941 71.1090
April 70.5027 69.1605 69.7564
May 71.4839 69.3164 70.1754
June 72.9634 71.4127 72.2500
July 113.7907 72.1322 74.9021
August 76.6830 75.3258 75.9361
September 76.5299 74.6575 75.6567
October 76.1438 74.9430 75.5351
November 76.8460 74.7249 76.0484
December 78.9431 77.4809 78.1377