YEARLY HIGH
246.5212 IRR
YEARLY LOW
198.9442 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
228.7057 IRR

2018 DJF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 246.5212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 198.9442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.5770 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 201.6927 to the December average rate of 237.3570, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 246.5212 was up 23.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 199.5657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,232,606 IRR
2017 Average 924,290 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 994,721 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 237,884.90 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

247.5064
197.5279
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 216.7703, compared to 240.6412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.8709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 216.7703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 240.6412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 26.7287 IRR (High: 236.8440 / Low: 210.1153). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1282 IRR (High: 238.7787 / Low: 238.6505).

May Spread (Volatile) ±26.7287
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1282

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 3.5521 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5521

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 243.3416) against the same month in 2017 (average: 184.0326), the exchange rate shifted by +59.3090 (+32.23%).

2018 Avg (August) 243.3416
2017 Avg (August) 184.0326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 207.0439 198.9442 201.6927
February 210.6609 206.9651 208.7328
March 212.4782 210.6592 211.7777
April 213.2664 211.6091 212.0591
May 236.8440 210.1153 228.3986
June 239.3996 236.9343 237.9608
July 246.3602 239.5024 243.1958
August 246.5212 242.4191 243.3416
September 242.6039 241.7541 242.3926
October 242.4246 238.6536 238.8405
November 238.7787 238.6505 238.7195
December 238.8075 236.4785 237.3570