YEARLY HIGH
1.0633 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.8994 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0131 INR

2018 HTG to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 1.0633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.8994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1639 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9868 to the December average rate of 0.9303, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0633 was up 0.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,316 INR
2017 Average 5,014 INR
Yearly Trough Low 4,497 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 819.34 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0562
0.9188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG to INR 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 1.0148, compared to 1.0113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0819 INR (High: 1.0275 / Low: 0.9456). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 INR (High: 1.0176 / Low: 1.0011).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0819
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0592 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0592

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.0419) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0290), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0129 (+1.26%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.0419
2017 Avg (October) 1.0290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0018 0.9651 0.9868
February 1.0160 0.9944 1.0048
March 1.0176 1.0011 1.0090
April 1.0306 1.0032 1.0137
May 1.0619 1.0278 1.0448
June 1.0496 1.0187 1.0299
July 1.0598 1.0135 1.0343
August 1.0511 1.0076 1.0324
September 1.0500 1.0284 1.0395
October 1.0633 1.0210 1.0419
November 1.0275 0.9456 0.9894
December 0.9624 0.8994 0.9303