YEARLY HIGH
32586.9753 IRR
YEARLY LOW
27787.2237 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
30345.0516 IRR

2018 AUD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 32586.9753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 27787.2237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4799.7516 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28675.2910 to the December average rate of 30255.6895, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 32586.9753 was up 17.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 27827.9364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 162,934,876 IRR
2017 Average 126,759,241 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 138,936,119 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,998,757.75 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32389.5421
28337.6318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 29669.6380, compared to 31020.4652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1350.8272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29669.6380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31020.4652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 4065.4023 IRR (High: 31956.7617 / Low: 27891.3594). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 684.1139 IRR (High: 31173.6021 / Low: 30489.4881).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4065.4023
November Spread (Stable) ±684.1139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 876.1028 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -876.1028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 32051.8829) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25449.5346), the exchange rate shifted by +6602.3483 (+25.94%).

2018 Avg (July) 32051.8829
2017 Avg (July) 25449.5346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29873.7715 27787.2237 28675.2910
February 29712.3071 28786.5240 29160.6612
March 29609.6964 28784.1861 29084.3797
April 29221.3244 28209.6908 28807.2082
May 31956.7617 27891.3594 30553.4148
June 32335.4494 31253.2932 31736.8729
July 32586.9753 31283.5627 32051.8829
August 32575.3255 31039.3202 31743.9338
September 31501.8727 30683.9432 31070.4947
October 31198.2407 29974.0545 30194.3920
November 31173.6021 30489.4881 30806.3982
December 31317.5415 29615.9527 30255.6895