2018 BOB to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

173.9001 IQD

YEARLY LOW

170.7142 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

172.2165 IQD

2018 BOB to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 173.9001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 170.7142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1859 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.9346 to the December average rate of 172.3949, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 173.9001 was up 0.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 172.8979, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 869,501 IQD

2017 Average 845,430 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 853,571 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,929.43 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

172.5968

171.5046

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 171.9792, compared to 172.4537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4745 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.9792

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 172.4537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 2.3596 IQD (High: 173.0739 / Low: 170.7142). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5693 IQD (High: 172.7311 / Low: 172.1618).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.3596

October Spread (Stable) ±0.5693

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3390 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 172.5014) against the same month in 2017 (average: 167.8824), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6189 (+2.75%).

2018 Avg (July) 172.5014

2017 Avg (July) 167.8824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	172.6399	170.9529	171.9346
February	172.5121	171.1722	171.5956
March	173.0739	170.7142	171.7688
April	172.6790	171.7793	172.1377
May	172.6815	171.6306	172.2527
June	172.7256	171.8064	172.1858
July	173.9001	172.0519	172.5014
August	173.1428	171.8972	172.5058
September	172.7394	171.4653	172.4338
October	172.7311	172.1618	172.4132
November	173.6059	171.8899	172.4733
December	173.4459	171.8261	172.3949