2018 INR to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0158 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.0135 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0147 USD

2018 INR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0157 to the December average rate of 0.0141, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0158 was up 0.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0157, 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 3,951 USD

2017 Average 3,842 USD

Yearly Trough Low 3,363 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 588.24 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0159

0.0134

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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 0.0141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0152

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0007 USD (High: 0.0143 / Low: 0.0136). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0155 / Low: 0.0153).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0157) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+6.97%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0157

2017 Avg (January) 0.0147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0158	0.0156	0.0157
February	0.0157	0.0153	0.0155
March	0.0155	0.0153	0.0154
April	0.0154	0.0149	0.0152
May	0.0150	0.0146	0.0148
June	0.0150	0.0145	0.0148
July	0.0146	0.0145	0.0146
August	0.0146	0.0141	0.0144
September	0.0141	0.0137	0.0139
October	0.0137	0.0135	0.0136
November	0.0143	0.0136	0.0139
December	0.0144	0.0138	0.0141