YEARLY HIGH
0.0117 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0102 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0110 GBP

2018 INR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0114 to the December average rate of 0.0112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0117 was down 7.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0126, 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 2,917 GBP
2017 Average 2,982 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,546 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 371.40 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0115
0.0103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to GBP 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 0.0111, compared to 0.0109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0008 GBP (High: 0.0112 / Low: 0.0104). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GBP (High: 0.0112 / Low: 0.0110).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0114) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0119), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-4.41%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0114
2017 Avg (January) 0.0119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0117 0.0111 0.0114
February 0.0113 0.0110 0.0111
March 0.0111 0.0109 0.0110
April 0.0110 0.0106 0.0108
May 0.0112 0.0108 0.0110
June 0.0112 0.0110 0.0111
July 0.0112 0.0109 0.0111
August 0.0113 0.0108 0.0112
September 0.0109 0.0104 0.0106
October 0.0107 0.0102 0.0104
November 0.0112 0.0104 0.0108
December 0.0113 0.0110 0.0112