2018 EGP to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

67.8523 IQD

YEARLY LOW

66.2035 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

66.8292 IQD

2018 EGP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 67.8523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 66.2035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6488 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.1334 to the December average rate of 66.5249, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 67.8523 was down 9.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 74.8394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 339,262 IQD

2017 Average 329,163 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 331,017 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,244.22 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

67.4311

66.4425

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 67.0724, compared to 66.5861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.0724

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.5861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.3621 IQD (High: 67.7030 / Low: 66.3409). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3567 IQD (High: 66.6519 / Low: 66.2952).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3621

October Spread (Stable) ±0.3567

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3997 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3997

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 67.3487) against the same month in 2017 (average: 66.7183), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6304 (+0.94%).

2018 Avg (March) 67.3487

2017 Avg (March) 66.7183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	67.6197	66.7666	67.1334
February	67.5311	66.7871	67.1102
March	67.8523	67.0369	67.3487
April	67.6990	67.0584	67.3081
May	67.7030	66.3409	66.9084
June	66.9595	66.3909	66.6253
July	67.0169	66.2035	66.5806
August	67.0765	66.4285	66.6617
September	67.0765	66.4620	66.6686
October	66.6519	66.2952	66.5316
November	66.7525	66.3174	66.5489
December	67.0799	66.3158	66.5249