YEARLY HIGH
18.8441 IQD
YEARLY LOW
16.0347 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.4440 IQD

2018 BTN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 18.8441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 16.0347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8094 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6774 to the December average rate of 16.8673, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.8441 was down 5.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.9161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94,221 IQD
2017 Average 90,169 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 80,174 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,046.93 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

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BTN 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 18.1119, compared to 16.7761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.7761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.8791 IQD (High: 17.1018 / Low: 16.2227). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1629 IQD (High: 17.4187 / Low: 17.2558).

November Spread (Volatile) Âą0.8791
July Spread (Stable) Âą0.1629

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5837 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 18.6774) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.3415), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3359 (+7.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 18.6774
2017 Avg (January) 17.3415

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Month High Low Average
January 18.8441 18.5472 18.6774
February 18.6247 18.1502 18.4221
March 18.3719 18.1444 18.2553
April 18.3457 17.7845 18.1132
May 17.9382 17.4326 17.6401
June 17.7945 17.3174 17.5633
July 17.4187 17.2558 17.3414
August 17.4122 16.8258 17.1326
September 16.8258 16.3954 16.5489
October 16.3582 16.0347 16.1867
November 17.1018 16.2227 16.5798
December 17.1388 16.5429 16.8673