YEARLY HIGH
3.0240 IRR
YEARLY LOW
1.9021 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9609 IRR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,120 IRR
2019 Average 9,891 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 9,510 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,609.50 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0499
1.8924
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.1102
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (July) 1.9676
2019 Avg (July) 1.9529

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