YEARLY HIGH
77.3884 IRR
YEARLY LOW
62.8143 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.5310 IRR

2018 CRC to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 77.3884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 62.8143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.5741 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.5469 to the December average rate of 70.5974, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 77.3884 was up 22.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 63.0318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 386,942 IRR
2017 Average 292,034 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 314,072 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,870.50 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

77.5945
62.2698
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 67.8429, compared to 73.2192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.3763 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.8429
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.2192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 8.4775 IRR (High: 74.5428 / Low: 66.0652). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4512 IRR (High: 66.4751 / Low: 66.0239).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.4775
April Spread (Stable) ±0.4512

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 2.6229 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 76.3174) against the same month in 2017 (average: 57.0283), the exchange rate shifted by +19.2891 (+33.82%).

2018 Avg (August) 76.3174
2017 Avg (August) 57.0283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.0847 62.8143 63.5469
February 65.4119 64.4692 64.8892
March 66.3456 65.4362 65.9550
April 66.4751 66.0239 66.2552
May 74.5428 66.0652 71.7047
June 75.2048 74.1749 74.7063
July 77.3329 75.1950 76.2994
August 77.3884 75.4399 76.3174
September 75.4920 73.7918 74.5346
October 74.5419 70.0302 71.9117
November 71.0087 68.0294 69.6547
December 71.2763 69.6238 70.5974