YEARLY HIGH
264.4379 IRR
YEARLY LOW
168.1342 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
168.4664 IRR

2020 YER to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the YER to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 264.4379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 168.1342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 96.3038 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 168.1981 to the December average rate of 168.2233, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 264.4379 was up 54.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 171.4874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,322,190 IRR
2019 Average 842,033 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 840,671 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 481,518.78 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

171.6312
167.8646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 168.2188, compared to 168.7141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4954 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.2188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 168.7141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 96.2814 IRR (High: 264.4379 / Low: 168.1566). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0443 IRR (High: 168.2181 / Low: 168.1738).

July Spread (Volatile) ±96.2814
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0443

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.1333 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 171.3173) against the same month in 2019 (average: 168.2106), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1067 (+1.85%).

2020 Avg (July) 171.3173
2019 Avg (July) 168.2106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 168.3274 168.1777 168.1981
February 168.3274 168.1700 168.2102
March 168.7094 168.1717 168.2565
April 168.2181 168.1738 168.1958
May 168.8217 168.1566 168.2311
June 168.5031 168.1509 168.2209
July 264.4379 168.1566 171.3173
August 168.2181 168.1429 168.1840
September 168.2181 168.1389 168.1785
October 168.2181 168.1509 168.1802
November 168.3369 168.1509 168.2015
December 168.5212 168.1342 168.2233