2021 INR to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 INR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the INR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 286.4894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 274.1120.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3774 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 279.8025 to the December average rate of 281.3534, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 286.4894 was down 7.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 309.3888, 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 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 280.4456, compared to 280.2298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2158 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 10.5194 STD (High: 284.6314 / Low: 274.1120). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3364 STD (High: 280.7196 / Low: 278.3831).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 4.5744 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 282.3913) against the same month in 2020 (average: 296.6027), the exchange rate shifted by -14.2114 (-4.79%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 280.7196 | 278.3831 | 279.8025 |
| February | 281.9412 | 275.9726 | 279.8341 |
| March | 286.4894 | 277.3393 | 282.3913 |
| April | 284.3876 | 274.8604 | 278.5552 |
| May | 286.4461 | 279.8830 | 283.3325 |
| June | 284.6314 | 274.1120 | 278.7581 |
| July | 278.7661 | 274.3773 | 276.5407 |
| August | 284.2282 | 277.4172 | 279.7844 |
| September | 284.2734 | 278.4887 | 281.7241 |
| October | 283.6211 | 277.4754 | 279.5001 |
| November | 285.1372 | 280.0534 | 282.4760 |
| December | 284.3740 | 278.4927 | 281.3534 |