2018 BND to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

911.4581 IQD

YEARLY LOW

754.9909 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

848.6404 IQD

2018 BND to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 911.4581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 754.9909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 156.4673 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 899.1610 to the December average rate of 759.5527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 911.4581 was up 2.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 890.7931, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,557,291 IQD

2017 Average 4,249,968 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 3,774,954 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 782,336.34 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

917.6626

745.1790

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BND 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 886.0079, compared to 811.2730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 74.7349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 886.0079

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 811.2730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 115.0800 IQD (High: 870.0709 / Low: 754.9909). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.9622 IQD (High: 908.8415 / Low: 894.8793).

December Spread (Volatile) ±115.0800

March Spread (Stable) ±13.9622

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 62.4722 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -62.4722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 899.1610) against the same month in 2017 (average: 826.0825), the exchange rate shifted by +73.0785 (+8.85%).

2018 Avg (January) 899.1610

2017 Avg (January) 826.0825

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	911.4581	890.2312	899.1610
February	906.8055	889.2611	898.4545
March	908.8415	894.8793	902.4607
April	909.5791	889.2729	903.2889
May	898.8127	814.9313	881.2408
June	899.6064	786.0365	831.4413
July	885.1336	784.2833	841.2959
August	871.7218	786.8095	791.3647
September	874.9393	787.8523	807.5263
October	863.5066	843.0554	845.8733
November	867.8042	755.6699	822.0249
December	870.0709	754.9909	759.5527