YEARLY HIGH
360.1438 STD
YEARLY LOW
315.3760 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
333.7369 STD

2017 INR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the INR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 360.1438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 315.3760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.7678 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 338.9756 to the December average rate of 322.1274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 360.1438 was up 3.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 347.0559, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 90,035,949 STD
2016 Average 82,414,749 STD
Yearly Trough Low 78,844,001 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,191,947.98 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

358.0991
315.6945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to STD 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 344.7407, compared to 322.7330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 344.7407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 322.7330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 15.9984 STD (High: 353.1831 / Low: 337.1847). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2361 STD (High: 323.3359 / Low: 318.0999).

May Spread (Volatile) ±15.9984
October Spread (Stable) ±5.2361

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.1186 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.1186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 354.5654) against the same month in 2016 (average: 324.5678), the exchange rate shifted by +29.9975 (+9.24%).

2017 Avg (April) 354.5654
2016 Avg (April) 324.5678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 345.0464 335.2575 338.9756
February 348.4260 338.2539 343.8376
March 353.5260 345.0229 347.9080
April 360.1438 349.4251 354.5654
May 353.1831 337.1847 344.4467
June 341.0002 331.8269 338.7108
July 333.5372 323.8382 329.9322
August 326.9326 320.6518 324.2576
September 323.3279 315.3760 319.2282
October 323.3359 318.0999 320.1454
November 324.2656 317.0512 320.7074
December 324.5694 319.2903 322.1274