2018 EUR to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 EUR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the EUR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1486.2739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1338.9214.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 147.3525 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1449.8852 to the December average rate of 1355.5834, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1486.2739 was up 4.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 1428.9144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
EUR to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1439.2522, compared to 1372.4649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 66.7873 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 57.7173 IQD (High: 1431.3732 / Low: 1373.6559). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.4185 IQD (High: 1400.3340 / Low: 1385.9154).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 52.5515 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1464.2011) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1257.2569), the exchange rate shifted by +206.9442 (+16.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1476.8145 | 1420.7872 | 1449.8852 |
| February | 1486.2739 | 1442.2854 | 1464.2011 |
| March | 1479.4083 | 1450.2020 | 1464.2433 |
| April | 1473.3338 | 1437.8009 | 1459.9274 |
| May | 1431.3732 | 1373.6559 | 1407.3759 |
| June | 1405.2551 | 1376.4967 | 1389.8802 |
| July | 1400.3340 | 1385.9154 | 1392.6144 |
| August | 1398.0640 | 1351.9887 | 1375.0428 |
| September | 1404.4362 | 1380.7757 | 1389.2821 |
| October | 1381.9230 | 1350.7095 | 1368.5978 |
| November | 1363.9458 | 1338.9214 | 1353.6690 |
| December | 1368.6383 | 1346.8417 | 1355.5834 |