YEARLY HIGH
5258.5089 IRR
YEARLY LOW
883.8254 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2231.1371 IRR

2018 SDG to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 5258.5089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 883.8254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4374.6835 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5140.0459 to the December average rate of 887.7821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -82.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5258.5089 was down 1.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 5351.4766, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,292,544 IRR
2017 Average 24,907,629 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 4,419,127 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,873,417.64 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5565.2723
462.5557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 2709.1006, compared to 1753.1736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 955.9270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2709.1006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1753.1736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 3215.9125 IRR (High: 5258.5089 / Low: 2042.5964). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.9004 IRR (High: 893.7257 / Low: 883.8254).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3215.9125
December Spread (Stable) ±9.9004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2767.3686 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2767.3686

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2372.6773) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5026.6947), the exchange rate shifted by -2654.0174 (-52.80%).

2018 Avg (February) 2372.6773
2017 Avg (February) 5026.6947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5256.0315 5075.5594 5140.0459
February 5258.5089 2042.5964 2372.6773
March 2088.7791 2061.1885 2073.5150
April 2090.9180 2061.8815 2072.1820
May 2338.7135 2061.4591 2246.7337
June 2367.3963 2326.4448 2349.4498
July 2436.4056 2363.6053 2403.3467
August 2437.5697 2388.0814 2404.0791
September 2399.6381 2387.2132 2394.8846
October 2398.1785 890.3058 1537.0799
November 899.6733 889.4652 891.8691
December 893.7257 883.8254 887.7821