YEARLY HIGH
2.4893 IQD
YEARLY LOW
2.4399 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4641 IQD

2018 AMD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 2.4893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 2.4399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0494 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4618 to the December average rate of 2.4583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4893 was up 0.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,447 IQD
2017 Average 12,157 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 12,199 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 247.20 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4774
2.4484
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 2.4653, compared to 2.4629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4653
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0373 IQD (High: 2.4776 / Low: 2.4403). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 IQD (High: 2.4680 / Low: 2.4494).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0373
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0135 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 2.4707) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0457 (+1.88%).

2018 Avg (March) 2.4707
2017 Avg (March) 2.4250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4776 2.4403 2.4618
February 2.4801 2.4484 2.4636
March 2.4893 2.4605 2.4707
April 2.4884 2.4522 2.4722
May 2.4726 2.4441 2.4587
June 2.4719 2.4519 2.4647
July 2.4849 2.4553 2.4750
August 2.4792 2.4603 2.4718
September 2.4799 2.4541 2.4648
October 2.4680 2.4483 2.4568
November 2.4646 2.4399 2.4508
December 2.4680 2.4494 2.4583