YEARLY HIGH
1.0171 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.7095 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8120 IQD

2017 CDF to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.0171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.7095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3076 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9733 to the December average rate of 0.7544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0171 was down 20.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2864, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,086 IQD
2016 Average 5,905 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,547 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,538.21 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9974
0.7091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.8778, compared to 0.7462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1316 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0838 IQD (High: 1.0171 / Low: 0.9333). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 IQD (High: 0.7499 / Low: 0.7405).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0838
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0526 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0526

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.9733) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1782), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2049 (-17.39%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.9733
2016 Avg (January) 1.1782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0171 0.9333 0.9733
February 0.9585 0.9020 0.9284
March 0.9027 0.8608 0.8834
April 0.8673 0.8326 0.8508
May 0.8413 0.8147 0.8269
June 0.8163 0.7833 0.8038
July 0.7845 0.7156 0.7512
August 0.7578 0.7095 0.7332
September 0.7608 0.7444 0.7508
October 0.7499 0.7405 0.7450
November 0.7511 0.7363 0.7427
December 0.7628 0.7417 0.7544