YEARLY HIGH
41.2889 INR
YEARLY LOW
35.3185 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.1516 INR

2018 AWG to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 41.2889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 35.3185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9704 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.5468 to the December average rate of 39.2978, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.2889 was up 8.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 38.0741, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 206,445 INR
2017 Average 181,305 INR
Yearly Trough Low 176,592 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,852.25 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

41.4434
35.0108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG to INR 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 36.7352, compared to 39.5681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.7352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.5681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.9884 INR (High: 40.7216 / Low: 38.7331). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3637 INR (High: 36.6130 / Low: 36.2493).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.9884
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3637

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.0015 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 40.9073) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.3403), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5670 (+12.57%).

2018 Avg (October) 40.9073
2017 Avg (October) 36.3403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.7647 35.3185 35.5468
February 36.5091 35.5851 35.9896
March 36.6130 36.2493 36.4340
April 37.4364 36.3222 36.7749
May 38.3195 37.2459 37.7604
June 38.5572 37.3930 37.9054
July 38.5633 38.1668 38.3927
August 39.6453 38.0914 38.7950
September 40.4408 39.6124 40.1099
October 41.2889 40.6251 40.9073
November 40.7216 38.7331 39.9058
December 40.2884 38.6495 39.2978