USDINR Estimated Monthly Percentage Returns (May 2021 — May 2026)

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The data and trend analysis illustrate that the USD to INR exchange rate has been experiencing a continuous monthly rise over the trailing 5-year period (May 2021 to May 2026), moving dynamically from ₹73.00 to ₹95.86.

Here is the visual mapping of the approximate monthly returns of this currency pair over the last 60 months.

Analysis of Points of Interest (POIs):

• The Baseline Period (2021 — Early 2022): Returns were very tightly clustered near 0% to minor positive gains, tracking within a narrow macroeconomic band.
• The Mid-2022 Energy Shock: A visible clustering of sustained green bars reflects consecutive months of strong positive returns for USD (meaning substantial depreciation for the INR) as international conflicts escalated and global commodity prices inflated.
• The Late 2025–2026 Breakout: The most striking segment is the massive velocity spike toward the end of the timeline. The month of April 2026 recorded a prominent positive return of ~2.64%, driving the pairing up into its current unchartered record high territory.

Current Standing: As of May 15, 2026, the USDINR exchange rate was trading around 95.86