YEARLY HIGH
48.7701 IRR
YEARLY LOW
39.5612 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.1942 IRR

2018 KPW to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 48.7701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 39.5612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2089 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.0480 to the December average rate of 46.9505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 48.7701 was up 23.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 39.5961, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 243,851 IRR
2017 Average 183,609 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 197,806 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,044.74 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

48.9470
39.2390
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW to IRR 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 42.7882, compared to 47.6002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.7882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.6002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 5.2353 IRR (High: 46.8498 / Low: 41.6145). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0293 IRR (High: 47.2323 / Low: 47.2030).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.2353
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0293

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7181 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 48.1380) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.5037), the exchange rate shifted by +11.6343 (+31.87%).

2018 Avg (August) 48.1380
2017 Avg (August) 36.5037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.0453 39.5612 40.0480
February 41.4300 41.0607 41.1823
March 41.7756 41.4472 41.6637
April 41.8239 41.6145 41.6790
May 46.8498 41.6145 45.0889
June 47.3479 46.8612 47.0672
July 48.7054 47.3682 48.0873
August 48.7701 47.9584 48.1380
September 47.9923 47.9546 47.9632
October 47.9597 47.2136 47.2451
November 47.2323 47.2030 47.2172
December 47.2308 46.7833 46.9505