2026 XAF to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2436.7537 IRR

YEARLY LOW

74.4398 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1793.0061 IRR

2026 XAF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 2436.7537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 74.4398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2362.3139 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.2870 to the December average rate of 2417.5686, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3111.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2436.7537 was up 3101.11% compared to the 2025 peak of 76.1222, 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 12,183,769 IRR

2025 Average 362,960 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 372,199 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,811,569.46 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2651.7968

-158.9411

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1589.7989, compared to 2402.6279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 812.8291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1589.7989

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2402.6279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 2268.1929 IRR (High: 2343.6407 / Low: 75.4478). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8611 IRR (High: 76.3739 / Low: 75.5127).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2268.1929

February Spread (Stable) ±0.8611

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 22.0192 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -22.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 2409.7065) against the same month in 2025 (average: 74.0836), the exchange rate shifted by +2335.6229 (+3152.69%).

2026 Avg (June) 2409.7065

2025 Avg (June) 74.0836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	77.1386	74.4398	75.2870
February	76.3739	75.5127	75.8762
March	2343.6407	75.4478	2247.7035
April	2376.7559	2314.7120	2348.5490
May	2402.1650	2349.4297	2381.6710
June	2436.7537	2380.4925	2409.7065
July	2413.5507	2302.6587	2387.6873
August	2419.8818	2414.6787	2417.5686