YEARLY HIGH
3426.6534 IRR
YEARLY LOW
2769.1714 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3081.5713 IRR

2018 LSL to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 3426.6534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 2769.1714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 657.4820 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2958.4501 to the December average rate of 2963.6184, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3426.6534 was up 18.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 2900.4579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,133,267 IRR
2017 Average 12,424,529 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 13,845,857 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,287,409.83 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3267.2209
2895.8173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 3131.8393, compared to 3031.3034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 100.5359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3131.8393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3031.3034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 470.1488 IRR (High: 3426.6534 / Low: 2956.5046). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 93.8248 IRR (High: 3224.2172 / Low: 3130.3924).

May Spread (Volatile) ±470.1488
March Spread (Stable) ±93.8248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 193.6287 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -193.6287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 3236.2706) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2450.7112), the exchange rate shifted by +785.5593 (+32.05%).

2018 Avg (May) 3236.2706
2017 Avg (May) 2450.7112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3120.6229 2868.9827 2958.4501
February 3222.4325 3040.7237 3132.6629
March 3224.2172 3130.3924 3162.7216
April 3179.3317 3004.6944 3101.9228
May 3426.6534 2956.5046 3236.2706
June 3354.3449 3082.7549 3199.0077
July 3346.1704 3078.1897 3228.3851
August 3318.9882 2952.6270 3123.0542
September 3059.4543 2769.1714 2929.4255
October 3050.4883 2852.8176 2926.7676
November 3103.9771 2937.2744 3016.5694
December 3111.1664 2891.2749 2963.6184