YEARLY HIGH
72.4621 IRR
YEARLY LOW
67.1991 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.6608 IRR

2023 XAF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XAF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 72.4621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 67.1991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2630 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.9686 to the December average rate of 70.3239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 72.4621 was down 1.94% compared to the 2022 peak of 73.8922, 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 362,311 IRR
2022 Average 339,505 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 335,996 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,314.99 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

71.5338
67.7374
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 69.5869, compared to 69.7347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.5869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.7347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 3.2848 IRR (High: 72.2501 / Low: 68.9652). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3156 IRR (High: 68.7293 / Low: 67.4138).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.2848
October Spread (Stable) ±1.3156

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.5362 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 71.2174) against the same month in 2022 (average: 65.8231), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3943 (+8.20%).

2023 Avg (July) 71.2174
2022 Avg (July) 65.8231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.2554 67.1991 68.9686
February 70.8573 67.8028 68.8828
March 70.2352 67.9467 68.8729
April 71.6719 69.6326 70.7939
May 72.2501 68.9652 70.1155
June 70.7970 68.9796 69.8878
July 72.4621 69.9509 71.2174
August 71.1227 69.5430 70.3207
September 69.5067 67.6443 68.7845
October 68.7293 67.4138 68.0538
November 70.8988 68.1456 69.7078
December 71.1767 69.3599 70.3239