YEARLY HIGH
169.0331 IRR
YEARLY LOW
168.0775 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
168.4122 IRR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 845,166 IRR
2020 Average 842,354 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 840,387 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,778.24 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

168.9598
168.0945
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 168.2339, 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.2339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 168.5904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5731
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0336

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2021 Avg (December) 168.8877
2020 Avg (December) 168.2233

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