2018 CHF to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |