YEARLY HIGH
0.5039 STD
YEARLY LOW
0.4795 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4915 STD

2021 IRR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the IRR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.5039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.4795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4858 to the December average rate of 0.5020, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5039 was down 4.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5257, 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 2,520 STD
2020 Average 2,552 STD
Yearly Trough Low 2,398 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122.08 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5038
0.4822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR to STD 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 0.4884, compared to 0.4947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0123 STD (High: 0.4949 / Low: 0.4826). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 STD (High: 0.4925 / Low: 0.4921).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.5020) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4910), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0110 (+2.24%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.5020
2020 Avg (December) 0.4910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4865 0.4830 0.4858
February 0.4861 0.4795 0.4840
March 0.4949 0.4826 0.4881
April 0.4949 0.4910 0.4927
May 0.4925 0.4921 0.4925
June 0.4925 0.4828 0.4873
July 0.4910 0.4871 0.4891
August 0.4938 0.4902 0.4917
September 0.4981 0.4903 0.4913
October 0.4986 0.4940 0.4960
November 0.5015 0.4950 0.4979
December 0.5039 0.5007 0.5020