YEARLY HIGH
680.7962 IRR
YEARLY LOW
609.3378 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
651.7980 IRR

2019 RUB to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 680.7962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 609.3378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.4584 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 634.2472 to the December average rate of 669.9861, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 680.7962 was down 3.32% compared to the 2018 peak of 704.1389, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,403,981 IRR
2018 Average 3,241,155 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 3,046,689 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 357,292.01 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

673.5600
630.6733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 647.2176, compared to 656.3784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.1608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 647.2176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 656.3784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 35.4232 IRR (High: 644.7610 / Low: 609.3378). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.6299 IRR (High: 663.7310 / Low: 654.1011).

January Spread (Volatile) ±35.4232
November Spread (Stable) ±9.6299

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 26.3808 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.3808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 669.9861) against the same month in 2018 (average: 625.2575), the exchange rate shifted by +44.7286 (+7.15%).

2019 Avg (December) 669.9861
2018 Avg (December) 625.2575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 644.7610 609.3378 634.2472
February 649.4873 631.6581 640.3280
March 659.7803 633.9892 646.5135
April 664.3978 643.8231 653.7889
May 663.5920 643.0640 649.7017
June 674.3726 641.8641 658.7264
July 671.7293 659.4537 665.6656
August 654.4995 628.7125 639.2848
September 659.9861 630.4710 648.8893
October 661.1447 645.1420 654.9326
November 663.7310 654.1011 659.5122
December 680.7962 654.6772 669.9861