2019 USD to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 USD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the USD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 72.1704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 68.3776.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7928 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.6599 to the December average rate of 71.1724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 72.1704 was down 2.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 74.3409, 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 2019.
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 70.0111, compared to 70.8157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8047 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 2.7128 INR (High: 72.0199 / Low: 69.3071). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7629 INR (High: 69.1405 / Low: 68.3776).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.6103 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 71.3289) against the same month in 2018 (average: 72.1216), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7927 (-1.10%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71.4324 | 69.5300 | 70.6599 |
| February | 71.6950 | 70.5529 | 71.1956 |
| March | 71.0000 | 68.6266 | 69.5853 |
| April | 70.1699 | 68.8655 | 69.4252 |
| May | 70.6107 | 69.1779 | 69.7732 |
| June | 69.8835 | 68.9505 | 69.4273 |
| July | 69.1405 | 68.3776 | 68.7470 |
| August | 72.0199 | 69.3071 | 71.1732 |
| September | 72.1704 | 70.5078 | 71.3289 |
| October | 71.5000 | 70.7250 | 71.0049 |
| November | 72.1515 | 70.5221 | 71.4681 |
| December | 71.7516 | 70.5700 | 71.1724 |