YEARLY HIGH
106.6915 INR
YEARLY LOW
97.5863 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
103.2500 INR

2020 XDR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 106.6915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 97.5863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1052 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.3512 to the December average rate of 105.9603, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 106.6915 was up 6.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 100.2416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 533,458 INR
2019 Average 487,182 INR
Yearly Trough Low 487,931 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,526.25 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

106.7539
97.2307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 101.7335, compared to 104.7665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0330 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.7335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 104.7665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.8660 INR (High: 103.8782 / Low: 99.0121). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8941 INR (High: 104.2890 / Low: 103.3948).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.8660
September Spread (Stable) ±0.8941

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.4353 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 105.9603) against the same month in 2019 (average: 98.1485), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8119 (+7.96%).

2020 Avg (December) 105.9603
2019 Avg (December) 98.1485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 99.5558 97.6224 98.3512
February 99.0121 97.5863 98.0243
March 103.8782 99.0121 102.2539
April 104.9534 102.7114 103.9583
May 104.0052 102.6025 103.2820
June 105.5630 103.0828 104.5311
July 105.6342 102.8624 104.0798
August 106.2488 103.4935 105.2812
September 104.2890 103.3948 103.8460
October 105.3526 103.0913 103.9321
November 106.2324 104.7606 105.4994
December 106.6915 105.0105 105.9603