YEARLY HIGH
641.8182 IRR
YEARLY LOW
556.1032 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
594.4364 IRR

2018 INR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 641.8182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 556.1032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 85.7150 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 566.3195 to the December average rate of 597.3853, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 641.8182 was up 15.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 558.1207, 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 160,454,552 IRR
2017 Average 126,995,014 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 139,025,790 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,428,761.76 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

636.5855
559.9317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 585.8232, compared to 603.0496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.2264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 585.8232
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 603.0496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 69.0659 IRR (High: 625.1690 / Low: 556.1032). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.4758 IRR (High: 580.6287 / Low: 572.1529).

May Spread (Volatile) ±69.0659
March Spread (Stable) ±8.4758

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 24.5328 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.5328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 623.0888) against the same month in 2017 (average: 513.5193), the exchange rate shifted by +109.5694 (+21.34%).

2018 Avg (August) 623.0888
2017 Avg (August) 513.5193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 580.1457 557.7459 566.3195
February 579.8599 571.3605 575.0730
March 580.6287 572.1529 576.5679
April 580.2162 559.6899 571.2601
May 625.1690 556.1032 600.7781
June 631.1504 617.6156 624.9407
July 639.8364 619.4494 630.1977
August 641.8182 607.3818 623.0888
September 608.3103 592.4873 598.5559
October 588.3250 571.6338 577.4211
November 609.5555 579.6105 591.6491
December 610.1622 585.0842 597.3853