YEARLY HIGH
76.1222 IRR
YEARLY LOW
65.7949 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.5601 IRR

2025 XAF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the XAF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 76.1222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 65.7949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3273 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.4378 to the December average rate of 75.2052, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 76.1222 was up 5.89% compared to the 2024 peak of 71.8866, 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 380,611 IRR
2024 Average 347,213 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 328,975 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,636.74 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

76.1255
65.5571
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 70.2512, compared to 74.8690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.2512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.8690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 4.5919 IRR (High: 73.8977 / Low: 69.3059). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8592 IRR (High: 75.2159 / Low: 74.3567).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.5919
August Spread (Stable) ±0.8592

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5719 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5719

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2025: 75.2448) against the same month in 2024 (average: 71.3159), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9289 (+5.51%).

2025 Avg (September) 75.2448
2024 Avg (September) 71.3159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.4126 65.7949 66.4378
February 67.5281 66.0016 66.8321
March 70.3129 66.6287 69.3722
April 73.8977 69.3059 72.2323
May 73.3558 71.4627 72.5490
June 75.6686 73.1254 74.0836
July 75.8769 73.3289 75.0469
August 75.2159 74.3567 74.8075
September 76.1222 74.5727 75.2448
October 75.2751 74.1617 74.6729
November 74.6667 73.7137 74.2365
December 75.7454 74.5417 75.2052