YEARLY HIGH
0.0358 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0310 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0333 TOP

2018 INR to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0353 to the December average rate of 0.0322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0358 was down 1.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0365, 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 8,946 TOP
2017 Average 8,702 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 7,756 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,189.73 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0357
0.0309
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to TOP 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 0.0342, compared to 0.0324 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) 0.0342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0016 TOP (High: 0.0329 / Low: 0.0313). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 TOP (High: 0.0315 / Low: 0.0310).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0353) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0338), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+4.44%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0353
2017 Avg (January) 0.0338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0358 0.0347 0.0353
February 0.0348 0.0340 0.0344
March 0.0344 0.0339 0.0342
April 0.0345 0.0332 0.0339
May 0.0340 0.0329 0.0335
June 0.0342 0.0333 0.0337
July 0.0341 0.0335 0.0337
August 0.0338 0.0325 0.0332
September 0.0325 0.0317 0.0320
October 0.0315 0.0310 0.0313
November 0.0329 0.0314 0.0319
December 0.0329 0.0313 0.0322