YEARLY HIGH
972.1631 IQD
YEARLY LOW
845.6520 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
904.6219 IQD

2017 CAD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 972.1631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 845.6520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 126.5111 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 893.6903 to the December average rate of 933.0806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 972.1631 was up 4.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 929.4259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,860,815 IQD
2016 Average 4,304,793 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 4,228,260 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 632,555.56 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

961.9751
850.8225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 880.4621, compared to 928.7816 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 48.3195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 880.4621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 928.7816

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 45.9518 IQD (High: 906.8829 / Low: 860.9311). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.6867 IQD (High: 920.0543 / Low: 905.3676).

June Spread (Volatile) ±45.9518
November Spread (Stable) ±14.6867

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 25.6725 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.6725

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 952.7124) against the same month in 2016 (average: 889.9258), the exchange rate shifted by +62.7866 (+7.06%).

2017 Avg (September) 952.7124
2016 Avg (September) 889.9258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 906.4961 877.6382 893.6903
February 912.8779 888.2215 901.6111
March 886.9364 869.0734 877.7523
April 887.5995 855.3476 871.6885
May 875.6483 845.6520 860.0852
June 906.8829 860.9311 877.9454
July 938.3818 897.2914 919.2033
August 942.7284 913.3773 925.9851
September 972.1631 934.7801 952.7124
October 943.5482 903.7696 927.0399
November 920.0543 905.3676 914.6683
December 948.1543 921.8607 933.0806