2017 USD to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

68.3255 INR

YEARLY LOW

63.6506 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

65.1101 INR

2017 USD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the USD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 68.3255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 63.6506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6749 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.0794 to the December average rate of 64.2157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 68.3255 was down 0.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 68.7565, 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 341,628 INR

2016 Average 335,879 INR

Yearly Trough Low 318,253 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,374.50 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

68.4897

63.5671

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 65.7229, compared to 64.4973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.7229

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.4973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 2.0778 INR (High: 66.8667 / Low: 64.7889). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6169 INR (High: 64.2675 / Low: 63.6506).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.0778

August Spread (Stable) ±0.6169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.3338 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 68.0794) against the same month in 2016 (average: 67.2791), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8003 (+1.19%).

2017 Avg (January) 68.0794

2016 Avg (January) 67.2791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	68.3255	67.5117	68.0794
February	67.4056	66.6450	66.9622
March	66.8667	64.7889	65.8745
April	65.0900	64.0600	64.5407
May	64.8952	64.0150	64.4255
June	64.7951	64.1758	64.4548
July	64.8527	64.1335	64.4388
August	64.2675	63.6506	63.9773
September	65.5349	63.8239	64.4267
October	65.5817	64.6660	65.0622
November	65.4418	64.4248	64.8633
December	64.5600	63.8508	64.2157