YEARLY HIGH
72.1704 INR
YEARLY LOW
68.3776 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.4134 INR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 360,852 INR
2018 Average 342,060 INR
Yearly Trough Low 341,888 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,964.01 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

71.7403
68.4749
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.0111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.8157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.7128
July Spread (Stable) ±0.7629

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2019 Avg (September) 71.3289
2018 Avg (September) 72.1216

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