YEARLY HIGH
0.7618 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.7192 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7349 IQD

2018 CDF to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 0.7618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.7192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0425 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7422 to the December average rate of 0.7330, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7618 was down 25.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0171, 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 3,809 IQD
2017 Average 4,057 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,596 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212.60 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7435
0.7278
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 0.7372, compared to 0.7325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0425 IQD (High: 0.7618 / Low: 0.7192). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 IQD (High: 0.7388 / Low: 0.7345).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0425
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.7350) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7512), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0162 (-2.16%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.7350
2017 Avg (July) 0.7512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7616 0.7364 0.7422
February 0.7397 0.7306 0.7363
March 0.7415 0.7303 0.7341
April 0.7388 0.7345 0.7365
May 0.7397 0.7348 0.7372
June 0.7411 0.7348 0.7371
July 0.7618 0.7192 0.7350
August 0.7370 0.7268 0.7325
September 0.7343 0.7262 0.7291
October 0.7398 0.7260 0.7317
November 0.7398 0.7243 0.7338
December 0.7447 0.7258 0.7330