2017 BTN to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BTN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BTN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 19.9161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 17.1790.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7371 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.3415 to the December average rate of 18.5276, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.9161 was up 12.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.7176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 17.8675, compared to 18.1951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3276 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.8530 IQD (High: 19.9161 / Low: 18.0631). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2959 IQD (High: 18.6429 / Low: 18.3470).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2509 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 18.4142) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.4196), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9946 (+5.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.5200 | 17.1790 | 17.3415 |
| February | 17.8132 | 17.4591 | 17.6175 |
| March | 18.1952 | 17.4382 | 17.8154 |
| April | 18.3132 | 17.9039 | 18.1482 |
| May | 18.3974 | 17.9757 | 18.1515 |
| June | 18.3564 | 18.0120 | 18.1309 |
| July | 18.3907 | 17.9057 | 18.1022 |
| August | 19.9161 | 18.0631 | 18.4142 |
| September | 18.5033 | 17.7504 | 18.1906 |
| October | 18.1364 | 17.7966 | 17.9397 |
| November | 18.4525 | 17.8252 | 17.9965 |
| December | 18.6429 | 18.3470 | 18.5276 |