YEARLY HIGH
597.1402 IQD
YEARLY LOW
551.6724 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
571.7470 IQD

2018 FJD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 597.1402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 551.6724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.4678 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 588.1493 to the December average rate of 561.2836, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 597.1402 was up 0.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 592.1851, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,985,701 IQD
2017 Average 2,848,651 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 2,758,362 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 227,338.86 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

591.4234
552.1348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 581.3857, compared to 562.1084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.2773 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 581.3857
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 562.1084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 21.7891 IQD (High: 597.1402 / Low: 575.3511). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.0534 IQD (High: 577.4939 / Low: 568.4405).

January Spread (Volatile) ±21.7891
May Spread (Stable) ±9.0534

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.3231 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.3231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 588.1493) against the same month in 2017 (average: 567.0415), the exchange rate shifted by +21.1078 (+3.72%).

2018 Avg (January) 588.1493
2017 Avg (January) 567.0415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 597.1402 575.3511 588.1493
February 596.1255 581.9305 587.5478
March 592.0333 578.3639 584.7402
April 590.0744 574.7064 582.7986
May 577.4939 568.4405 572.4755
June 581.4525 564.8593 572.6025
July 573.1988 561.1135 567.7079
August 570.6238 558.3847 564.5720
September 566.1375 555.6588 561.2286
October 562.1775 551.6724 555.4089
November 567.2160 552.3432 562.4493
December 568.5098 555.4390 561.2836