2021 YER to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 YER to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the YER to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 169.0331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 168.0775.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9556 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 168.1763 to the December average rate of 168.8877, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 169.0331 was down 36.08% compared to the 2020 peak of 264.4379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 YER based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 168.2339, compared to 168.5904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3565 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.5731 IRR (High: 168.6506 / Low: 168.0775). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0336 IRR (High: 168.1846 / Low: 168.1510).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2191 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 168.8877) against the same month in 2020 (average: 168.2233), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6644 (+0.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 168.5782 | 168.1342 | 168.1763 |
| February | 168.1846 | 168.1510 | 168.1680 |
| March | 168.3293 | 168.1510 | 168.1818 |
| April | 168.2517 | 168.1174 | 168.1666 |
| May | 168.5599 | 168.1174 | 168.3298 |
| June | 168.5863 | 168.2182 | 168.3810 |
| July | 168.5812 | 168.1846 | 168.3970 |
| August | 168.6506 | 168.0775 | 168.4690 |
| September | 168.7113 | 168.1447 | 168.2498 |
| October | 168.9148 | 168.5441 | 168.6973 |
| November | 168.9311 | 168.7637 | 168.8416 |
| December | 169.0331 | 168.7975 | 168.8877 |