2020 STD to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 STD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the STD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 3.0240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 1.9021.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1219 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9529 to the December average rate of 2.0368, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.0240 was up 48.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 STD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
STD 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 1.9180, compared to 2.0037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0857 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 1.1102 IRR (High: 3.0240 / Low: 1.9138). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 IRR (High: 1.9545 / Low: 1.9528).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0335 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 1.9676) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9529), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0147 (+0.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.9545 | 1.9528 | 1.9529 |
| February | 1.9545 | 1.9091 | 1.9194 |
| March | 1.9109 | 1.9021 | 1.9056 |
| April | 1.9096 | 1.9022 | 1.9092 |
| May | 1.9167 | 1.9094 | 1.9100 |
| June | 1.9172 | 1.9095 | 1.9112 |
| July | 3.0240 | 1.9138 | 1.9676 |
| August | 2.0076 | 1.9693 | 1.9944 |
| September | 2.0211 | 2.0018 | 2.0084 |
| October | 2.0127 | 2.0020 | 2.0057 |
| November | 2.0146 | 2.0011 | 2.0095 |
| December | 2.0650 | 2.0145 | 2.0368 |