YEARLY HIGH
85.1874 IRR
YEARLY LOW
69.1313 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.9776 IRR

2018 SYP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 85.1874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 69.1313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.0561 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.9803 to the December average rate of 82.0484, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 85.1874 was down 44.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 152.8738, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 425,937 IRR
2017 Average 587,851 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 345,657 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,280.45 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

85.5337
68.5664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 74.7744, compared to 83.1808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.4063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.7744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.1808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 9.2114 IRR (High: 81.8751 / Low: 72.6637). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 IRR (High: 82.5168 / Low: 82.5162).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.2114
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.2532 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 84.1197) against the same month in 2017 (average: 89.6053), the exchange rate shifted by -5.4856 (-6.12%).

2018 Avg (August) 84.1197
2017 Avg (August) 89.6053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.7366 69.1313 69.9803
February 72.4033 71.7389 71.9702
March 73.0073 72.4334 72.8118
April 73.0918 72.7258 72.8385
May 81.8751 72.6637 78.7955
June 82.7423 81.8936 82.2503
July 85.1145 82.7086 84.0302
August 85.1874 83.7862 84.1197
September 83.8196 83.7839 83.8115
October 83.8163 82.5157 82.5583
November 82.5168 82.5162 82.5165
December 82.5169 81.7002 82.0484