YEARLY HIGH
0.0157 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0146 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0154 USD

2017 INR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the INR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.0157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0147 to the December average rate of 0.0156, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0157 was up 3.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0151, 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 3,928 USD
2016 Average 3,722 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,659 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 268.74 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0157
0.0146
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 0.0152, compared to 0.0155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0005 USD (High: 0.0154 / Low: 0.0150). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0156 / Low: 0.0154).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0156) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0149), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+4.63%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0156
2016 Avg (August) 0.0149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0148 0.0146 0.0147
February 0.0150 0.0148 0.0149
March 0.0154 0.0150 0.0152
April 0.0156 0.0154 0.0155
May 0.0156 0.0154 0.0155
June 0.0156 0.0154 0.0155
July 0.0156 0.0154 0.0155
August 0.0157 0.0156 0.0156
September 0.0157 0.0153 0.0155
October 0.0155 0.0152 0.0154
November 0.0155 0.0153 0.0154
December 0.0157 0.0155 0.0156