YEARLY HIGH
326.4143 IQD
YEARLY LOW
322.0715 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
323.9708 IQD

2018 AED to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 326.4143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 322.0715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3428 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 323.5442 to the December average rate of 324.3874, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 326.4143 was up 0.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 326.0588, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,632,072 IQD
2017 Average 1,596,808 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,610,358 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,714.02 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

324.8108
322.6835
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to IQD 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 323.5851, compared to 324.3565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7714 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 323.5851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 324.3565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 4.0212 IQD (High: 326.0997 / Low: 322.0785). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2475 IQD (High: 325.2321 / Low: 323.9846).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.0212
September Spread (Stable) ±1.2475

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6834 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6834

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 324.3874) against the same month in 2017 (average: 324.0810), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3064 (+0.09%).

2018 Avg (December) 324.3874
2017 Avg (December) 324.0810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 326.0997 322.0785 323.5442
February 324.8485 322.0715 322.8608
March 325.6845 322.0777 323.1922
April 324.6615 323.1605 323.7953
May 324.9876 323.3040 324.0984
June 326.0850 323.2893 324.0197
July 325.0073 322.6208 324.2083
August 325.0443 323.6304 324.3696
September 325.2321 323.9846 324.6336
October 324.9953 323.3469 324.3136
November 324.8578 322.2688 324.2268
December 326.4143 323.9699 324.3874