YEARLY HIGH
2657.4711 IRR
YEARLY LOW
2077.3655 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2420.3683 IRR

2018 MDL to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 2657.4711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2077.3655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 580.1056 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2126.9593 to the December average rate of 2460.5001, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2657.4711 was up 27.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 2085.0427, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,287,355 IRR
2017 Average 8,995,975 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 10,386,827 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,900,528.02 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2652.7727
2079.1581
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 2306.1350, compared to 2534.6016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 228.4666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2306.1350
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2534.6016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 294.4372 IRR (High: 2546.2886 / Low: 2251.8514). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 36.2494 IRR (High: 2500.4896 / Low: 2464.2401).

May Spread (Volatile) ±294.4372
November Spread (Stable) ±36.2494

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 68.5787 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -68.5787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2604.9715) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1838.8664), the exchange rate shifted by +766.1051 (+41.66%).

2018 Avg (August) 2604.9715
2017 Avg (August) 1838.8664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2216.8039 2077.3655 2126.9593
February 2243.5494 2192.7007 2222.8281
March 2283.5179 2233.3256 2263.1387
April 2299.9236 2258.5251 2280.4775
May 2546.2886 2251.8514 2432.5742
June 2531.8323 2487.8966 2510.8324
July 2642.1534 2522.0609 2590.1831
August 2657.4711 2568.7439 2604.9715
September 2590.0881 2551.9664 2568.4321
October 2547.5074 2473.0476 2499.8534
November 2500.4896 2464.2401 2483.6694
December 2489.5815 2433.4452 2460.5001