YEARLY HIGH
1.7560 ALL
YEARLY LOW
1.4615 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5830 ALL

2018 INR to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.7560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 1.4615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2945 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7201 to the December average rate of 1.5341, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7560 was down 12.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9956, 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 439,007 ALL
2017 Average 456,732 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 365,377 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,629.54 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7441
1.4562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to ALL 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 1.6355, compared to 1.5305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0781 ALL (High: 1.5739 / Low: 1.4958). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0256 ALL (High: 1.5823 / Low: 1.5567).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0781
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0256

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0607 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.7201) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8841), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1640 (-8.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.7201
2017 Avg (January) 1.8841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7560 1.6836 1.7201
February 1.6955 1.6462 1.6678
March 1.6594 1.6109 1.6358
April 1.6377 1.5797 1.6046
May 1.6127 1.5630 1.5904
June 1.6088 1.5754 1.5940
July 1.5823 1.5567 1.5699
August 1.5913 1.5209 1.5665
September 1.5350 1.4784 1.5058
October 1.4961 1.4615 1.4802
November 1.5739 1.4958 1.5264
December 1.5759 1.4982 1.5341