YEARLY HIGH
3230.1972 IRR
YEARLY LOW
2535.1818 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2987.7567 IRR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,150,986 IRR
2017 Average 12,165,095 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 12,675,909 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,475,077.24 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3255.2561
2530.6619
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2831.5804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3143.9330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±352.3209
November Spread (Stable) ±10.5434

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -46.8073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (August) 3187.7638
2017 Avg (August) 2420.1721

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