YEARLY HIGH
661.7034 IRR
YEARLY LOW
543.5685 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
602.3759 IRR

2018 HTG to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 661.7034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 543.5685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 118.1349 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 558.8530 to the December average rate of 555.6525, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 661.7034 was up 18.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 558.4567, 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 3,308,517 IRR
2017 Average 2,547,480 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 2,717,843 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 590,674.33 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

661.3433
546.0443
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 594.8132, compared to 609.9386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.1254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 594.8132
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 609.9386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 83.0742 IRR (High: 656.7232 / Low: 573.6490). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3746 IRR (High: 580.5266 / Low: 575.1520).

May Spread (Volatile) ±83.0742
February Spread (Stable) ±5.3746

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 29.5680 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.5680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 643.2645) against the same month in 2017 (average: 517.1763), the exchange rate shifted by +126.0883 (+24.38%).

2018 Avg (August) 643.2645
2017 Avg (August) 517.1763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 578.5444 545.7411 558.8530
February 580.5266 575.1520 577.8275
March 585.9948 579.8067 581.7410
April 585.7528 574.2445 579.0255
May 656.7232 573.6490 627.8234
June 656.0646 637.9042 643.6088
July 660.9080 641.8263 651.7351
August 661.7034 621.7166 643.2645
September 625.6046 618.1291 622.1738
October 618.2442 589.9565 601.5849
November 597.4376 576.3803 585.2205
December 576.3803 543.5685 555.6525