YEARLY HIGH
16241.3654 IRR
YEARLY LOW
13174.6127 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15050.5059 IRR

2018 XCD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 16241.3654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 13174.6127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3066.7527 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13336.7470 to the December average rate of 15635.4067, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16241.3654 was up 23.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 13186.2335, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 81,206,827 IRR
2017 Average 61,145,920 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 65,873,063 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,333,763.45 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16300.2790
13067.3350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to IRR 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 14249.2725, compared to 15851.7393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1602.4667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14249.2725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15851.7393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1743.4608 IRR (High: 15601.8713 / Low: 13858.4105). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.7587 IRR (High: 15729.2293 / Low: 15719.4706).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1743.4608
November Spread (Stable) ±9.7587

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 239.1476 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -239.1476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 16030.8670) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12156.4699), the exchange rate shifted by +3874.3970 (+31.87%).

2018 Avg (August) 16030.8670
2017 Avg (August) 12156.4699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13668.8596 13174.6127 13336.7470
February 13796.9636 13674.0015 13714.4663
March 13912.0548 13802.6990 13874.8053
April 13928.1507 13858.4105 13879.8873
May 15601.8713 13858.4105 15015.4679
June 15767.7502 15605.6780 15674.2614
July 16219.8043 15774.5184 16013.9774
August 16241.3654 15971.0639 16030.8670
September 15982.3483 15969.7787 15972.6414
October 15971.4721 15723.0278 15733.4938
November 15729.2293 15719.4706 15724.0495
December 15728.7496 15579.7303 15635.4067