2018 AFN to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.5403 IQD

YEARLY LOW

15.6293 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.4573 IQD

2018 AFN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 18.5403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 15.6293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9110 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0286 to the December average rate of 15.7627, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.5403 was up 3.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.9473, 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 92,701 IQD

2017 Average 86,340 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 78,147 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,554.79 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.2359

15.5915

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 16.9244, compared to 15.9902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9244

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.9110 IQD (High: 18.5403 / Low: 15.6293). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1964 IQD (High: 17.1946 / Low: 16.9982).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.9110

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1964

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4796 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 15.8230) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.9977), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1747 (-6.91%).

2018 Avg (November) 15.8230

2017 Avg (November) 16.9977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.2278	16.8232	17.0286
February	17.1946	16.9982	17.0988
March	17.2047	17.0051	17.0910
April	17.1571	16.8933	16.9947
May	16.9680	16.5367	16.7491
June	16.7360	16.2194	16.5839
July	16.6770	16.1485	16.3429
August	16.4890	16.2284	16.3820
September	16.2460	15.6583	15.9023
October	15.8957	15.6683	15.7285
November	18.5403	15.6293	15.8230
December	15.9524	15.6855	15.7627