YEARLY HIGH
18996.9185 IRR
YEARLY LOW
15684.2439 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17885.0011 IRR

2018 TOP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 18996.9185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 15684.2439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3312.6746 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16041.9836 to the December average rate of 18556.1712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18996.9185 was up 20.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 15741.3251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94,984,592 IRR
2017 Average 72,968,812 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 78,421,220 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,563,372.83 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19021.5786
15771.1113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 17160.5083, compared to 18609.4938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1448.9855 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17160.5083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18609.4938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2425.4229 IRR (High: 18938.3477 / Low: 16512.9248). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.7022 IRR (High: 18693.9558 / Low: 18679.2536).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2425.4229
September Spread (Stable) ±14.7022

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 235.3426 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -235.3426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 18750.7063) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14908.4470), the exchange rate shifted by +3842.2593 (+25.77%).

2018 Avg (August) 18750.7063
2017 Avg (August) 14908.4470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16687.9410 15684.2439 16041.9836
February 16849.8403 16575.3413 16739.6227
March 16995.0603 16781.0026 16865.2008
April 17026.7240 16617.4974 16868.4126
May 18938.3477 16512.9248 17909.8918
June 18607.1714 18423.1962 18537.9382
July 18965.5751 18267.4815 18696.3414
August 18996.9185 18680.7569 18750.7063
September 18693.9558 18679.2536 18682.6021
October 18681.2344 18424.2768 18447.2595
November 18560.3686 18449.3607 18523.8823
December 18696.2989 18357.8039 18556.1712