2018 CRC to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1134 IQD

YEARLY LOW

1.9066 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0647 IQD

2018 CRC to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 2.1134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 1.9066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2068 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0952 to the December average rate of 1.9907, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1134 was down 1.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1547, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,567 IQD

2017 Average 10,367 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 9,533 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,034.20 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1186

1.9369

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 2.0937, compared to 2.0357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0937

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0911 IQD (High: 2.0583 / Low: 1.9672). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 IQD (High: 2.1108 / Low: 2.0964).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0911

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0626 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0626

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 2.0990) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0568), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0422 (+2.05%).

2018 Avg (June) 2.0990

2017 Avg (June) 2.0568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1061	2.0808	2.0952
February	2.0936	2.0635	2.0762
March	2.1092	2.0756	2.0880
April	2.1133	2.0943	2.1007
May	2.1108	2.0964	2.1035
June	2.1134	2.0929	2.0990
July	2.1044	2.0880	2.0995
August	2.1021	2.0865	2.0988
September	2.0865	2.0419	2.0589
October	2.0583	1.9672	2.0146
November	1.9900	1.9066	1.9521
December	1.9976	1.9694	1.9907