YEARLY HIGH
0.4392 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.3606 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4034 IQD

2018 COP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 0.4392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.3606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0787 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4144 to the December average rate of 0.3698, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4392 was up 5.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,196,195 IQD
2017 Average 1,988,357 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,802,771 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 393,423.53 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4343
0.3639
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.4170, compared to 0.3897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0299 IQD (High: 0.4012 / Low: 0.3713). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 IQD (High: 0.4183 / Low: 0.4062).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0299
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.4284) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4071), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0214 (+5.25%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.4284
2017 Avg (April) 0.4071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4228 0.3961 0.4144
February 0.4229 0.4074 0.4139
March 0.4257 0.4080 0.4176
April 0.4392 0.4217 0.4284
May 0.4237 0.4097 0.4156
June 0.4227 0.4035 0.4121
July 0.4183 0.4062 0.4136
August 0.4122 0.3909 0.4027
September 0.4001 0.3849 0.3929
October 0.4012 0.3713 0.3862
November 0.3792 0.3659 0.3733
December 0.3777 0.3606 0.3698