YEARLY HIGH
21946.5510 IRR
YEARLY LOW
17802.5248 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
20337.3899 IRR

2018 BBD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 21946.5510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 17802.5248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4144.0262 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18021.6128 to the December average rate of 21127.7342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21946.5510 was up 23.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 17818.2277, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 109,732,755 IRR
2017 Average 82,625,131 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 89,012,624 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,720,131.21 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22026.1595
17657.5631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 19254.6858, compared to 21420.0940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2165.4082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19254.6858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21420.0940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2355.8950 IRR (High: 21082.4187 / Low: 18726.5237). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.1867 IRR (High: 21254.5143 / Low: 21241.3276).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2355.8950
November Spread (Stable) ±13.1867

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 323.1542 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -323.1542

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 21662.1098) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16426.7339), the exchange rate shifted by +5235.3758 (+31.87%).

2018 Avg (August) 21662.1098
2017 Avg (August) 16426.7339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18470.3883 17802.5248 18021.6128
February 18643.4920 18477.3364 18532.0154
March 18799.0118 18651.2420 18748.6776
April 18820.7618 18726.5237 18755.5447
May 21082.4187 18726.5237 20290.0264
June 21306.5667 21087.5625 21180.2376
July 21917.4160 21315.7124 21639.2873
August 21946.5510 21581.2993 21662.1098
September 21596.5477 21579.5627 21583.4311
October 21581.8510 21246.1344 21260.2768
November 21254.5143 21241.3276 21247.7246
December 21253.8661 21052.5000 21127.7342