YEARLY HIGH
2.0884 IRR
YEARLY LOW
1.7441 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9672 IRR

2018 STD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 2.0884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.7441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3443 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7852 to the December average rate of 2.0073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0884 was up 19.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7419, 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 10,442 IRR
2017 Average 7,630 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 8,720 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,721.61 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0895
1.7575
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 1.8990, compared to 2.0353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2346 IRR (High: 2.0489 / Low: 1.8142). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 IRR (High: 2.0194 / Low: 2.0181).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2346
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0353 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 2.0619) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5339), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5280 (+34.42%).

2018 Avg (July) 2.0619
2017 Avg (July) 1.5339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8685 1.7441 1.7852
February 1.8803 1.8450 1.8672
March 1.8986 1.8678 1.8853
April 1.8950 1.8637 1.8814
May 2.0489 1.8142 1.9585
June 2.0311 2.0042 2.0166
July 2.0884 2.0271 2.0619
August 2.0859 2.0504 2.0582
September 2.0519 2.0503 2.0506
October 2.0505 2.0095 2.0153
November 2.0194 2.0181 2.0187
December 2.0193 2.0002 2.0073