YEARLY HIGH
0.0100 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.0049 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0088 MRO

2018 IRR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.0049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0098 to the December average rate of 0.0084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0100 was down 16.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0120, 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 50 MRO
2017 Average 55 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 24 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.41 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0100
0.0080
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR to MRO 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 0.0093, compared to 0.0083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0035 MRO (High: 0.0084 / Low: 0.0049). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MRO (High: 0.0084 / Low: 0.0084).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0098) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0113), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-13.03%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0098
2017 Avg (January) 0.0113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0100 0.0096 0.0098
February 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
March 0.0095 0.0094 0.0095
April 0.0095 0.0094 0.0095
May 0.0095 0.0084 0.0088
June 0.0084 0.0083 0.0084
July 0.0084 0.0081 0.0082
August 0.0083 0.0081 0.0082
September 0.0083 0.0083 0.0083
October 0.0084 0.0049 0.0082
November 0.0084 0.0084 0.0084
December 0.0085 0.0084 0.0084