2018 LSL to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |