2018 CNY to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

189.7887 IQD

YEARLY LOW

170.6190 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

180.1643 IQD

2018 CNY to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 189.7887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 170.6190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.1696 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 184.9446 to the December average rate of 172.8711, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 189.7887 was up 3.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 183.0386, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,744,717 IQD

2017 Average 4,341,208 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 4,265,476 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 479,240.95 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

190.5154

169.9485

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 186.6626, compared to 173.6661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.9965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 186.6626

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 173.6661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 6.9991 IQD (High: 186.5385 / Low: 179.5394). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0303 IQD (High: 174.1941 / Low: 172.1638).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.9991

December Spread (Stable) ±2.0303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 6.7364 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7364

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 188.8015) against the same month in 2017 (average: 170.0796), the exchange rate shifted by +18.7219 (+11.01%).

2018 Avg (April) 188.8015

2017 Avg (April) 170.0796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	188.8529	182.2276	184.9446
February	189.5709	186.3163	187.5545
March	189.2463	186.2611	187.7501
April	189.7887	187.4457	188.8015
May	188.1332	185.3904	186.8582
June	186.5385	179.5394	184.0667
July	179.7833	174.8277	177.3303
August	175.3801	171.8764	174.0391
September	174.8912	172.8517	173.9405
October	173.5394	170.9389	172.1531
November	173.0116	170.6190	171.6624
December	174.1941	172.1638	172.8711