2018 BOB to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6355.2743 IRR

YEARLY LOW

5149.0179 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

5886.6355 IRR

2018 BOB to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 6355.2743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 5149.0179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1206.2564 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5214.7749 to the December average rate of 6113.8835, 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 6355.2743 was up 23.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 5153.2608, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,776,371 IRR

2017 Average 23,820,688 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 25,745,089 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,031,282.01 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6378.4787

5108.9836

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BOB 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 5572.1840, compared to 6201.0870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 628.9030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5572.1840

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6201.0870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 696.8586 IRR (High: 6105.1120 / Low: 5408.2534). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 46.0938 IRR (High: 5442.9877 / Low: 5396.8939).

May Spread (Volatile) ±696.8586

March Spread (Stable) ±46.0938

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 88.1170 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -88.1170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 6272.6874) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4719.5933), the exchange rate shifted by +1553.0941 (+32.91%).

2018 Avg (August) 6272.6874

2017 Avg (August) 4719.5933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5352.3752	5149.0179	5214.7749
February	5396.0817	5347.0035	5363.1033
March	5442.9877	5396.8939	5425.7455
April	5469.3408	5415.3554	5429.2507
May	6105.1120	5408.2534	5871.7431
June	6170.8243	6082.5839	6128.4867
July	6353.0329	6175.8369	6269.1254
August	6355.2743	6242.0117	6272.6874
September	6254.3932	6202.2959	6242.3065
October	6245.4804	6141.6451	6154.1895
November	6200.0768	6131.2920	6154.3296
December	6152.7093	6087.6113	6113.8835