YEARLY HIGH
1.6735 VUV
YEARLY LOW
1.4789 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5799 VUV

2018 INR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.6735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 1.4789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1946 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6537 to the December average rate of 1.5670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6735 was down 3.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7340, 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 418,373 VUV
2017 Average 410,706 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 369,715 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,657.78 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6686
1.4895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to VUV 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 1.6161, compared to 1.5437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0724 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0733 VUV (High: 1.5881 / Low: 1.5148). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0288 VUV (High: 1.6400 / Low: 1.6112).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0733
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0559 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.6537) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5996), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0540 (+3.38%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.6537
2017 Avg (January) 1.5996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6735 1.6181 1.6537
February 1.6641 1.6093 1.6284
March 1.6400 1.6112 1.6212
April 1.6390 1.5837 1.6122
May 1.6147 1.5658 1.5948
June 1.6098 1.5667 1.5864
July 1.5983 1.5684 1.5805
August 1.5882 1.5268 1.5604
September 1.5281 1.4893 1.5045
October 1.5224 1.4789 1.5077
November 1.5881 1.5148 1.5422
December 1.5978 1.5298 1.5670