2018 SCR to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SCR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SCR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 3230.1972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2535.1818.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 695.0154 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2591.0448 to the December average rate of 3090.1688, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3230.1972 was up 22.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 2630.9035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SCR 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 2831.5804, compared to 3143.9330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 312.3526 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 352.3209 IRR (High: 3134.0341 / Low: 2781.7132). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.5434 IRR (High: 3116.6008 / Low: 3106.0574).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 46.8073 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 3187.7638) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2420.1721), the exchange rate shifted by +767.5917 (+31.72%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2687.4673 | 2535.1818 | 2591.0448 |
| February | 2784.4465 | 2639.4244 | 2722.7118 |
| March | 2794.2295 | 2652.0014 | 2748.7303 |
| April | 2797.4688 | 2722.7819 | 2783.9808 |
| May | 3134.0341 | 2781.7132 | 3007.6586 |
| June | 3147.3584 | 3118.5930 | 3135.3563 |
| July | 3228.4615 | 3148.5543 | 3194.8733 |
| August | 3230.1972 | 3171.5158 | 3187.7638 |
| September | 3178.3858 | 3007.3962 | 3162.3509 |
| October | 3172.4944 | 3060.1513 | 3115.5437 |
| November | 3116.6008 | 3106.0574 | 3112.8973 |
| December | 3117.6666 | 3020.3759 | 3090.1688 |