2017 FKP to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 FKP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the FKP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 1608.7593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1419.5694.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 189.1899 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1457.9434 to the December average rate of 1595.6555, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1608.7593 was down 7.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 1738.8222, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
FKP 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 1478.1609, compared to 1545.0470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 66.8862 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 81.0516 IQD (High: 1601.6758 / Low: 1520.6242). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.3094 IQD (High: 1608.7593 / Low: 1581.4499).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 24.3602 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1595.6555) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1467.3429), the exchange rate shifted by +128.3126 (+8.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1494.7223 | 1419.5694 | 1457.9434 |
| February | 1508.1360 | 1463.4432 | 1474.1957 |
| March | 1471.1739 | 1423.7204 | 1449.8355 |
| April | 1520.5975 | 1447.2161 | 1480.8393 |
| May | 1535.1174 | 1490.9983 | 1510.8897 |
| June | 1530.1541 | 1473.9895 | 1495.2615 |
| July | 1540.8471 | 1493.7295 | 1518.2244 |
| August | 1544.3346 | 1489.7251 | 1512.2133 |
| September | 1591.2375 | 1510.7905 | 1559.8309 |
| October | 1577.6528 | 1520.2080 | 1541.4426 |
| November | 1601.6758 | 1520.6242 | 1542.9156 |
| December | 1608.7593 | 1581.4499 | 1595.6555 |