--- --- language: fa pretty_name: Iran Interest Rates by Term and Range 1984-2018 tags: - iran - interest_rates - monetary_policy - finance - banking - historical_data - financial_market - tabular license: cc-by-4.0 configs: - config_name: default data_files: iran_interest_rates_min_max_1984_2018.csv --- # Iran Interest Rates by Term and Range (1984-2018) ## Dataset Overview This dataset offers a comprehensive and organized time series of historical interest rates in Iran, covering the period from **1363 to 1397 (1984 to 2018)**. Unlike the previous version, this data is structured to clearly separate minimum and maximum rates for various deposit terms, which greatly simplifies numerical analysis and visualization. ## Data Source The raw data was collected from a reputable Iranian financial or banking authority. ## Data Preparation The data has been meticulously cleaned and prepared for this dataset by **[farmaanaa.ir](https://farmaanaa.ir)**. ## What's Included in the Dataset? The dataset is provided in a CSV format and includes the following columns. **Note:** Missing values are represented as `NaN`. | Column Name | Persian Term (Original) | Description | Data Type | Example | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | `Year` | `سال` | The year of the record in the Persian (Shamsi) calendar. | Integer | `1363` | | `Min_Short_Term` | `حداقل کوتاه‌مدت` | Minimum interest rate for short-term deposits. | Float | `7.2` | | `Max_Short_Term` | `حداکثر کوتاه‌مدت` | Maximum interest rate for short-term deposits. | Float | `7.2` | | `Min_6_Month_Special` | `حداقل کوتاه‌مدت ویژه ۶ ماهه` | Minimum interest rate for special 6-month deposits. | Float | `10` | | `Max_6_Month_Special` | `حداکثر کوتاه‌مدت ویژه ۶ ماهه` | Maximum interest rate for special 6-month deposits. | Float | `10` | | `Min_1_Year` | `حداقل یک ساله` | Minimum interest rate for 1-year deposits. | Float | `9` | | `Max_1_Year` | `حداکثر یک ساله` | Maximum interest rate for 1-year deposits. | Float | `9` | | `Min_2_Year` | `حداقل دو ساله` | Minimum interest rate for 2-year deposits. | Float | `10` | | `Max_2_Year` | `حداکثر دو ساله` | Maximum interest rate for 2-year deposits. | Float | `10` | | `Min_3_Year` | `حداقل سه ساله` | Minimum interest rate for 3-year deposits. | Float | `11` | | `Max_3_Year` | `حداکثر سه ساله` | Maximum interest rate for 3-year deposits. | Float | `11` | | `Min_4_Year` | `حداقل چهار ساله` | Minimum interest rate for 4-year deposits. | Float | `13` | | `Max_4_Year` | `حداکثر چهار ساله` | Maximum interest rate for 4-year deposits. | Float | `13` | | `Min_5_Year` | `حداقل پنج ساله` | Minimum interest rate for 5-year deposits. | Float | `13` | | `Max_5_Year` | `حداکثر پنج ساله` | Maximum interest rate for 5-year deposits. | Float | `13` | ## Usage Examples This dataset can be used for various purposes, including but not limited to: * **Monetary Policy Analysis:** Studying the Central Bank's interest rate decisions over time, with a clear view of the rate ranges. * **Economic History:** Analyzing the evolution of the Iranian financial system and its response to economic events. * **Academic Research:** Providing a foundational data source for studies on interest rates, inflation, and economic stability in Iran. * **Financial Modeling:** Using historical data to inform models of credit and investment behavior, taking rate volatility into account. license: cc-by-4.0 ---