YEARLY HIGH
71.8866 IRR
YEARLY LOW
66.6640 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.4401 IRR

2024 XAF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XAF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 71.8866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 66.6640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2227 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.9385 to the December average rate of 67.3449, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 71.8866 was down 0.79% compared to the 2023 peak of 72.4621, 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 359,433 IRR
2023 Average 348,329 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 333,320 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,113.30 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

71.7130
66.9478
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 69.3405, compared to 69.5397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1992 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.3405
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.5397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 3.3113 IRR (High: 70.1632 / Low: 66.8519). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0620 IRR (High: 70.2131 / Low: 69.1511).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.3113
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0620

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.7380 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 70.7537) against the same month in 2023 (average: 70.3207), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4330 (+0.62%).

2024 Avg (August) 70.7537
2023 Avg (August) 70.3207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.8426 69.2536 69.9385
February 69.7017 68.6181 69.1816
March 70.2131 69.1511 69.6748
April 69.6730 68.1065 68.7688
May 69.8915 68.7271 69.3857
June 70.1909 68.5269 69.0936
July 70.1964 68.8888 69.6720
August 71.8866 69.2165 70.7537
September 71.8778 70.6738 71.3159
October 70.9917 69.1779 69.9447
November 70.1632 66.8519 68.2067
December 67.9249 66.6640 67.3449