YEARLY HIGH
0.0050 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.0041 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0044 DJF

2018 IRR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.0041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0050 to the December average rate of 0.0042, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0050 was down 15.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 IRR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 25 DJF
2017 Average 27 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 20 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.85 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0050
0.0040
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IRR to DJF 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 0.0046, compared to 0.0042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0005 DJF (High: 0.0048 / Low: 0.0042). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 DJF (High: 0.0042 / Low: 0.0042).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0050) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0056), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-12.11%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0050
2017 Avg (January) 0.0056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0050 0.0048 0.0050
February 0.0048 0.0047 0.0048
March 0.0047 0.0047 0.0047
April 0.0047 0.0047 0.0047
May 0.0048 0.0042 0.0044
June 0.0042 0.0042 0.0042
July 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
August 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041
September 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041
October 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
November 0.0042 0.0042 0.0042
December 0.0042 0.0042 0.0042