YEARLY HIGH
675.2523 IQD
YEARLY LOW
641.8368 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
661.7076 IQD

2018 ANG to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 675.2523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 641.8368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.4156 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 665.9055 to the December average rate of 670.8288, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 675.2523 was up 0.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 670.5343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,376,262 IQD
2017 Average 3,293,732 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,209,184 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167,077.77 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

673.8598
642.8879
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 664.1101, compared to 659.3050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 664.1101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 659.3050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 26.2135 IQD (High: 671.4524 / Low: 645.2389). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4721 IQD (High: 672.4360 / Low: 669.9639).

September Spread (Volatile) ±26.2135
October Spread (Stable) ±2.4721

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 11.7589 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.7589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 670.8288) against the same month in 2017 (average: 666.7045), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1243 (+0.62%).

2018 Avg (December) 670.8288
2017 Avg (December) 666.7045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 668.3155 662.6306 665.9055
February 667.8073 662.3210 664.2451
March 669.4289 662.7239 665.1456
April 668.4702 664.8586 666.3335
May 668.4601 661.6191 663.8700
June 667.0595 654.1485 659.1611
July 656.3890 641.8709 647.4021
August 646.9020 641.8368 645.4689
September 671.4524 645.2389 649.5731
October 672.4360 669.9639 671.2788
November 672.9649 670.2896 671.2783
December 675.2523 667.5936 670.8288