YEARLY HIGH
33747.9337 IRR
YEARLY LOW
28374.4273 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
31358.8444 IRR

2018 CAD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 33747.9337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 28374.4273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5373.5064 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28996.6432 to the December average rate of 31420.4735, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33747.9337 was up 19.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 28350.0508, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 168,739,669 IRR
2017 Average 127,514,720 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 141,872,137 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,867,531.98 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

33634.1746
28575.0495
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 30120.5843, compared to 32597.1044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2476.5201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30120.5843
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32597.1044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 3992.0544 IRR (High: 32916.6769 / Low: 28924.6224). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 526.6822 IRR (High: 32462.0499 / Low: 31935.3677).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3992.0544
November Spread (Stable) ±526.6822

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 784.6549 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -784.6549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 33212.5809) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26065.4979), the exchange rate shifted by +7147.0829 (+27.42%).

2018 Avg (August) 33212.5809
2017 Avg (August) 26065.4979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30020.3382 28374.4273 28996.6432
February 30145.1222 29049.7751 29473.0373
March 29267.2756 28678.4137 29005.4735
April 29885.5709 29094.6945 29440.0811
May 32916.6769 28924.6224 31523.2287
June 32640.0775 31908.9500 32285.0422
July 33669.5296 32326.1907 32963.5675
August 33747.9337 32797.5903 33212.5809
September 33639.4628 32761.4046 33134.9989
October 33686.0350 32295.0228 32645.8771
November 32462.0499 31935.3677 32205.1284
December 32194.7259 30856.0097 31420.4735