YEARLY HIGH
61582.1222 IRR
YEARLY LOW
50740.3606 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
57615.8959 IRR

2018 XDR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 61582.1222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 50740.3606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10841.7616 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51836.6280 to the December average rate of 58784.2900, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 61582.1222 was up 21.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 50751.0960, 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 307,910,611 IRR
2017 Average 229,286,156 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 253,701,803 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,208,807.98 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

61689.5694
50940.9061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 55379.5041, compared to 59852.2877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4472.7836 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55379.5041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59852.2877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 6745.4899 IRR (High: 60178.3959 / Low: 53432.9060). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 254.6547 IRR (High: 60643.5698 / Low: 60388.9150).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6745.4899
September Spread (Stable) ±254.6547

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1200.7247 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1200.7247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 60793.8474) against the same month in 2017 (average: 45496.9273), the exchange rate shifted by +15296.9201 (+33.62%).

2018 Avg (July) 60793.8474
2017 Avg (July) 45496.9273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53827.2445 50740.3606 51836.6280
February 54183.1634 53389.1834 53841.9340
March 54850.9045 53849.7621 54469.2022
April 54712.8933 53849.8386 54389.3494
May 60178.3959 53432.9060 57843.3601
June 60193.7110 59711.6459 59896.5508
July 61582.1222 59927.3596 60793.8474
August 61522.0844 60134.9314 60606.4023
September 60643.5698 60388.9150 60511.4216
October 60404.6344 59013.9662 59310.6968
November 59281.0811 58927.7301 59107.0678
December 59148.5160 58396.9243 58784.2900