YEARLY HIGH
1486.2739 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1338.9214 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1405.8586 IQD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,431,369 IQD
2017 Average 6,628,922 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 6,694,607 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 736,762.32 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1475.3008
1342.6116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1439.2522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1372.4649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±57.7173
July Spread (Stable) ±14.4185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -52.5515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (February) 1464.2011
2017 Avg (February) 1257.2569

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