YEARLY HIGH
352.8743 STD
YEARLY LOW
269.9657 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
317.2991 STD

2013 INR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the INR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 352.8743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 269.9657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 82.9085 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 340.3580 to the December average rate of 289.8705, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 352.8743 was down 8.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 383.6118, 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 88,218,571 STD
2012 Average 89,696,012 STD
Yearly Trough Low 67,491,433 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,727,137.45 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

353.4537
282.0366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to STD 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 339.8503, compared to 294.7479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 45.1024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 339.8503
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 294.7479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 35.6360 STD (High: 305.6017 / Low: 269.9657). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0524 STD (High: 343.3277 / Low: 336.2753).

August Spread (Volatile) ±35.6360
January Spread (Stable) ±7.0524

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 23.4597 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.4597

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 347.5023) against the same month in 2012 (average: 369.0680), the exchange rate shifted by -21.5657 (-5.84%).

2013 Avg (March) 347.5023
2012 Avg (March) 369.0680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 343.3277 336.2753 340.3580
February 348.3904 337.5569 340.9295
March 352.8743 339.4079 347.5023
April 352.0014 343.0528 347.0009
May 348.4639 335.6739 343.3856
June 336.4738 303.0610 319.9258
July 317.4104 304.9912 314.1789
August 305.6017 269.9657 293.0670
September 293.2385 274.8382 287.9881
October 296.9555 288.8474 292.5964
November 294.5892 285.1284 290.7866
December 294.2316 286.5424 289.8705