YEARLY HIGH
2.0854 IRR
YEARLY LOW
1.9844 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0347 IRR

2021 STD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the STD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 2.0854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 1.9844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1010 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0585 to the December average rate of 1.9920, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.0854 was down 31.04% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.0240, 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 10,427 IRR
2020 Average 9,806 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 9,922 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 505.20 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.0734
1.9846
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 2.0476, compared to 2.0217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0517 IRR (High: 2.0721 / Low: 2.0204). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 IRR (High: 2.0321 / Low: 2.0303).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0517
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0194 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 2.0660) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.9194), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1466 (+7.64%).

2021 Avg (February) 2.0660
2020 Avg (February) 1.9194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0703 2.0556 2.0585
February 2.0854 2.0572 2.0660
March 2.0721 2.0204 2.0488
April 2.0365 2.0204 2.0298
May 2.0321 2.0303 2.0305
June 2.0711 2.0304 2.0522
July 2.0530 2.0365 2.0447
August 2.0399 2.0249 2.0338
September 2.0396 2.0075 2.0354
October 2.0244 2.0057 2.0160
November 2.0202 1.9940 2.0084
December 1.9972 1.9844 1.9920