YEARLY HIGH
0.0188 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0147 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0172 USD

2013 INR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the INR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.0147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0184 to the December average rate of 0.0162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0188 was down 8.35% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0205, 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 4,704 USD
2012 Average 4,691 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,676 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,028.79 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0189
0.0154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to USD 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 0.0182, compared to 0.0161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0018 USD (High: 0.0165 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 USD (High: 0.0185 / Low: 0.0182).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.0186) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0203), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-8.60%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.0186
2012 Avg (February) 0.0203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0188 0.0182 0.0184
February 0.0188 0.0184 0.0186
March 0.0185 0.0182 0.0184
April 0.0186 0.0182 0.0184
May 0.0186 0.0177 0.0182
June 0.0177 0.0166 0.0172
July 0.0169 0.0164 0.0167
August 0.0165 0.0147 0.0159
September 0.0161 0.0148 0.0157
October 0.0164 0.0160 0.0163
November 0.0162 0.0157 0.0160
December 0.0164 0.0160 0.0162