2018 CAD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

969.0502 IQD

YEARLY LOW

872.7219 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

918.4493 IQD

2018 CAD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 969.0502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 872.7219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 96.3282 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 956.0004 to the December average rate of 885.9459, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 969.0502 was down 0.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 972.1631, 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 4,845,251 IQD

2017 Average 4,523,253 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 4,363,610 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 481,641.14 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

963.0058

878.9404

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 930.4380, compared to 906.4605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.9776 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 930.4380

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 906.4605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 47.3912 IQD (High: 969.0502 / Low: 921.6590). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.6853 IQD (High: 910.6908 / Low: 895.0056).

February Spread (Volatile) ±47.3912

November Spread (Stable) ±15.6853

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 24.7612 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -24.7612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 943.0250) against the same month in 2017 (average: 901.6111), the exchange rate shifted by +41.4139 (+4.59%).

2018 Avg (February) 943.0250

2017 Avg (February) 901.6111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	965.2714	945.3431	956.0004
February	969.0502	921.6590	943.0250
March	927.2354	903.3317	918.2638
April	947.7892	919.9874	933.4181
May	932.7630	913.7577	924.7974
June	924.3619	891.5801	907.1235
July	914.9897	899.1610	907.0181
August	925.1778	905.4084	913.3733
September	928.6541	905.4904	915.2982
October	930.1457	906.8192	914.5861
November	910.6908	895.0056	902.5413
December	904.4585	872.7219	885.9459