YEARLY HIGH
17.9473 IQD
YEARLY LOW
16.8631 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.2701 IQD

2017 AFN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 17.9473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 16.8631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0842 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6919 to the December average rate of 17.1939, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17.9473 was down 0.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.0640, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89,736 IQD
2016 Average 84,110 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 84,315 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,420.94 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.7613
16.9283
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 17.4529, compared to 17.0872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3657 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.4529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.0872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.4947 IQD (High: 17.5505 / Low: 17.0558). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2077 IQD (High: 17.8062 / Low: 17.5985).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4947
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2411 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 17.6831) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.8078), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8753 (+11.86%).

2017 Avg (February) 17.6831
2016 Avg (February) 15.8078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.8062 17.5985 17.6919
February 17.9473 17.5766 17.6831
March 17.7154 17.4335 17.6132
April 17.6021 17.1749 17.3721
May 17.5505 17.0558 17.1989
June 17.3965 17.0321 17.1583
July 17.3507 16.8935 17.0996
August 17.2832 16.8631 17.0519
September 17.2673 16.9668 17.0828
October 17.2357 17.0016 17.0974
November 17.2889 16.8992 16.9977
December 17.3335 16.9976 17.1939