YEARLY HIGH
73.8922 IRR
YEARLY LOW
61.9526 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.9330 IRR

2022 XAF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 73.8922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 61.9526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9395 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.9402 to the December average rate of 67.3885, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 73.8922 was down 6.70% compared to the 2021 peak of 79.1988, 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 369,461 IRR
2021 Average 380,134 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 309,763 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,697.71 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

74.0191
62.5471
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 70.5229, compared to 65.3430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1799 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.5229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.3430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 4.5857 IRR (High: 67.4555 / Low: 62.8698). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0017 IRR (High: 73.7905 / Low: 71.7888).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.5857
January Spread (Stable) ±2.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.3720 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3720

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 73.0631) against the same month in 2021 (average: 77.6307), the exchange rate shifted by -4.5676 (-5.88%).

2022 Avg (February) 73.0631
2021 Avg (February) 77.6307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.7905 71.7888 72.9402
February 73.8922 71.8886 73.0631
March 72.0608 69.9182 70.9419
April 71.3315 67.7338 69.7715
May 69.6343 67.0084 68.2256
June 69.3323 67.0838 68.1951
July 67.3680 64.7334 65.8231
August 66.6155 64.1525 65.2963
September 65.5403 61.9526 63.9812
October 65.2339 62.5559 63.5031
November 67.4555 62.8698 66.0659
December 68.4350 66.3234 67.3885