YEARLY HIGH
19.9161 IQD
YEARLY LOW
17.1790 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.0313 IQD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99,581 IQD
2016 Average 84,823 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 85,895 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,685.65 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.6462
17.2229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.8675
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.1951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.8530
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2959

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (August) 18.4142
2016 Avg (August) 17.4196

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