YEARLY HIGH
321.8524 STD
YEARLY LOW
284.1489 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
302.4050 STD

2018 INR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 321.8524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 284.1489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.7035 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 317.2989 to the December average rate of 297.6069, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 321.8524 was down 10.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 360.1438, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 80,463,094 STD
2017 Average 83,414,648 STD
Yearly Trough Low 71,037,214 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,425,880.26 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

320.3775
283.4348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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: JanтАУJun) was 308.5675, compared to 296.2425 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 12.3249 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 308.5675
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 296.2425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 14.8247 STD (High: 301.9327 / Low: 287.1080). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8014 STD (High: 306.5349 / Low: 304.7335).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒14.8247
March Spread (Stable) ┬▒1.8014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 10.8300 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.8300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 317.2989) against the same month in 2017 (average: 338.9756), the exchange rate shifted by -21.6767 (-6.39%).

2018 Avg (January) 317.2989
2017 Avg (January) 338.9756

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Month High Low Average
January 321.8524 310.1413 317.2989
February 311.8375 305.3259 308.0024
March 306.5349 304.7335 305.8232
April 307.5689 299.1842 303.6222
May 312.5014 301.0164 306.7576
June 314.2184 306.1715 309.9004
July 307.6324 303.8297 305.6459
August 307.6946 296.2203 302.7196
September 296.4663 288.9414 291.8896
October 287.8714 284.1489 286.5133
November 301.9327 287.1080 293.0800
December 302.5859 290.2770 297.6069