2018 NAD to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 NAD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the NAD 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 5, dropping to 2850.5874.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 576.0660 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2958.8162 to the December average rate of 2969.1517, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (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 NAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
NAD 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 3133.7206, compared to 3030.2320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 103.4885 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 466.9967 IRR (High: 3426.6534 / Low: 2959.6568). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 108.9339 IRR (High: 3229.0093 / Low: 3120.0754).
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 141.3721 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 3243.0782) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2449.8944), the exchange rate shifted by +793.1838 (+32.38%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3117.9550 | 2868.9827 | 2958.8162 |
| February | 3221.7347 | 3040.7237 | 3134.3417 |
| March | 3229.0093 | 3120.0754 | 3163.8583 |
| April | 3179.5369 | 3011.0572 | 3099.8069 |
| May | 3426.6534 | 2959.6568 | 3243.0782 |
| June | 3353.6782 | 3084.3485 | 3202.4219 |
| July | 3344.8937 | 3079.3014 | 3216.8620 |
| August | 3316.4785 | 2969.1225 | 3095.4952 |
| September | 3056.8328 | 2850.5874 | 2954.1231 |
| October | 3051.0274 | 2860.2813 | 2931.3716 |
| November | 3103.9771 | 2936.7883 | 3014.3888 |
| December | 3108.6634 | 2889.7866 | 2969.1517 |