YEARLY HIGH
1288.3033 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1180.5595 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1217.1421 IQD

2018 CHF to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 1288.3033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1180.5595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 107.7438 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1237.1113 to the December average rate of 1200.8102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1288.3033 was up 3.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 1240.8106, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,441,517 IQD
2017 Average 5,960,053 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 5,902,798 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 538,719.01 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1277.1587
1182.1665
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 1230.4548, compared to 1203.8294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.6254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1230.4548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1203.8294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 64.8119 IQD (High: 1275.2744 / Low: 1210.4625). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.4599 IQD (High: 1211.7331 / Low: 1193.2732).

January Spread (Volatile) ±64.8119
December Spread (Stable) ±18.4599

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 34.0998 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.0998

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1269.2427) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1179.4060), the exchange rate shifted by +89.8367 (+7.62%).

2018 Avg (February) 1269.2427
2017 Avg (February) 1179.4060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1275.2744 1210.4625 1237.1113
February 1288.3033 1252.5000 1269.2427
March 1269.9352 1238.4937 1252.4448
April 1249.1044 1201.2466 1227.9246
May 1208.3798 1183.0127 1193.8248
June 1213.6591 1191.2040 1202.1806
July 1205.7439 1186.6856 1197.6356
August 1233.1288 1194.2396 1204.9377
September 1243.8997 1211.8620 1231.0822
October 1211.6580 1184.1747 1198.4280
November 1199.9509 1180.5595 1190.0825
December 1211.7331 1193.2732 1200.8102