2018 INR to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |