YEARLY HIGH
6.7548 IQD
YEARLY LOW
6.6145 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6914 IQD

2018 DJF to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 6.7548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 6.6145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1402 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6500 to the December average rate of 6.6928, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.7548 was up 0.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.6987, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,774 IQD
2017 Average 32,805 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 33,073 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 701.15 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.7308
6.6426
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 6.6905, compared to 6.6923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1089 IQD (High: 6.7374 / Low: 6.6286). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0292 IQD (High: 6.7057 / Low: 6.6765).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1089
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0292

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0224 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 6.7045) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.5661), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1384 (+2.11%).

2018 Avg (March) 6.7045
2017 Avg (March) 6.5661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6927 6.6145 6.6500
February 6.7374 6.6286 6.6785
March 6.7548 6.6808 6.7045
April 6.7459 6.7077 6.7235
May 6.7474 6.6742 6.7011
June 6.7285 6.6713 6.6858
July 6.7177 6.6566 6.6918
August 6.7057 6.6765 6.6921
September 6.7113 6.6763 6.6957
October 6.7066 6.6725 6.6913
November 6.7034 6.6493 6.6901
December 6.7355 6.6835 6.6928