YEARLY HIGH
24.6504 IQD
YEARLY LOW
23.5251 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.9978 IQD

2018 DOP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 24.6504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 23.5251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1253 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.5063 to the December average rate of 23.6467, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 24.6504 was down 3.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 25.5902, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 123,252 IQD
2017 Average 123,931 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 117,626 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,626.58 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

24.5923
23.5607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 24.1490, compared to 23.8466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.1490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.8466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.6174 IQD (High: 24.3285 / Low: 23.7111). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1107 IQD (High: 23.9461 / Low: 23.8353).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6174
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2654 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2654

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 24.5063) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.3833), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8770 (-3.45%).

2018 Avg (January) 24.5063
2017 Avg (January) 25.3833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.6504 24.3760 24.5063
February 24.4104 24.0863 24.2409
March 24.1497 23.9167 24.0451
April 24.1484 23.9709 24.0353
May 24.1282 23.9488 24.0359
June 24.0805 23.9437 24.0304
July 24.0744 23.9020 23.9894
August 23.9461 23.8353 23.9077
September 23.9776 23.7894 23.8546
October 24.3285 23.7111 23.8542
November 23.9133 23.6675 23.8268
December 23.9568 23.5251 23.6467