YEARLY HIGH
68.0178 INR
YEARLY LOW
53.1429 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.5225 INR

2013 USD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the USD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 68.0178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 53.1429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.8749 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.2535 to the December average rate of 61.8395, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 68.0178 was up 19.04% compared to the 2012 peak of 57.1385, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 340,089 INR
2012 Average 266,956 INR
Yearly Trough Low 265,714 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,374.63 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

64.8158
52.8347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD to INR 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 55.0045, compared to 62.0405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.0360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.0045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.0405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 7.4067 INR (High: 68.0178 / Low: 60.6111). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9459 INR (High: 54.9850 / Low: 54.0391).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.4067
March Spread (Stable) ±0.9459

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.3382 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 62.7721) against the same month in 2012 (average: 55.5203), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2519 (+13.06%).

2013 Avg (August) 62.7721
2012 Avg (August) 55.5203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.0474 53.2540 54.2535
February 54.4238 53.1429 53.8331
March 54.9850 54.0391 54.4180
April 54.8636 53.8773 54.3429
May 56.4860 53.6801 54.9214
June 60.3645 56.5450 58.2583
July 60.8355 59.0630 59.7680
August 68.0178 60.6111 62.7721
September 67.6504 62.0747 63.8174
October 62.5681 60.9682 61.4792
November 63.6533 61.6777 62.5669
December 62.4235 61.0085 61.8395