YEARLY HIGH
8.2405 SOS
YEARLY LOW
7.5353 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8407 SOS

2020 INR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the INR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 8.2405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 7.5353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7052 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1428 to the December average rate of 7.8872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.2405 was down 3.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.5180, 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 2,060,120 SOS
2019 Average 2,059,279 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,883,829 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 176,290.97 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.1954
7.5646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to SOS 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 7.8416, compared to 7.8398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8416
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5770 SOS (High: 8.1330 / Low: 7.5560). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1156 SOS (High: 7.8067 / Low: 7.6911).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5770
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3245 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 8.1428) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.2133), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0705 (-0.86%).

2020 Avg (January) 8.1428
2019 Avg (January) 8.2133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2405 8.0533 8.1428
February 8.2045 8.0516 8.1391
March 8.1330 7.5560 7.8146
April 7.7262 7.5353 7.6172
May 7.7243 7.6078 7.6684
June 7.7324 7.5897 7.6675
July 7.8067 7.6911 7.7524
August 7.9114 7.6974 7.7709
September 7.9868 7.8453 7.9003
October 7.9905 7.8108 7.8988
November 7.8852 7.7597 7.8294
December 7.9421 7.8246 7.8872