2018 USD to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 USD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the USD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 74.3409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 63.2731.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0679 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.6447 to the December average rate of 70.7432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 74.3409 was up 8.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 68.3255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 65.6865, compared to 71.0938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4074 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.5999 INR (High: 73.3194 / Low: 69.7195). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5377 INR (High: 65.2426 / Low: 64.7049).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.8007 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 73.6405) against the same month in 2017 (average: 65.0622), the exchange rate shifted by +8.5783 (+13.18%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64.0186 | 63.2731 | 63.6447 |
| February | 65.2600 | 63.8973 | 64.4521 |
| March | 65.2426 | 64.7049 | 65.0357 |
| April | 66.9175 | 64.8715 | 65.6722 |
| May | 68.4800 | 66.6700 | 67.5282 |
| June | 68.9308 | 66.8401 | 67.7858 |
| July | 68.9900 | 68.3660 | 68.6750 |
| August | 71.0640 | 68.3171 | 69.5431 |
| September | 72.8542 | 71.0050 | 72.1216 |
| October | 74.3409 | 73.1250 | 73.6405 |
| November | 73.3194 | 69.7195 | 71.8398 |
| December | 72.5190 | 69.5690 | 70.7432 |