2018 GMD to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

917.6973 IRR

YEARLY LOW

740.5498 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

845.6008 IRR

2018 GMD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 917.6973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 740.5498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 177.1475 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 750.9327 to the December average rate of 854.2196, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 917.6973 was up 22.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 748.3005, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,588,487 IRR

2017 Average 3,606,630 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 3,702,749 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 885,737.32 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

922.8917

735.3001

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 813.1240, compared to 878.0776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 64.9536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 813.1240

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 878.0776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 100.4370 IRR (High: 894.2701 / Low: 793.8331). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7675 IRR (High: 796.4245 / Low: 792.6571).

May Spread (Volatile) ±100.4370

April Spread (Stable) ±3.7675

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 30.0633 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -30.0633

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 907.2591) against the same month in 2017 (average: 708.4783), the exchange rate shifted by +198.7808 (+28.06%).

2018 Avg (July) 907.2591

2017 Avg (July) 708.4783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	764.0285	740.5498	750.9327
February	789.6439	771.1999	782.9706
March	796.0386	787.6630	792.5821
April	796.4245	792.6571	794.3153
May	894.2701	793.8331	860.3420
June	903.8032	893.7713	897.6010
July	917.6973	902.1290	907.2591
August	912.2471	895.8855	900.6211
September	899.2005	875.6692	889.3816
October	876.7319	856.2326	859.3184
November	859.3839	852.4474	857.6658
December	858.9707	849.7477	854.2196