2018 FKP to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1702.2460 IQD

YEARLY LOW

1486.5895 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1589.0286 IQD

2018 FKP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 1702.2460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1486.5895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 215.6566 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1642.2763 to the December average rate of 1509.4667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1702.2460 was up 5.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 1608.7593, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,511,230 IQD

2017 Average 7,559,113 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 7,432,947 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,078,282.92 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1688.5089

1493.1901

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1635.7710, compared to 1542.2862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 93.4848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1635.7710

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1542.2862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 83.5463 IQD (High: 1686.5581 / Low: 1603.0118). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.0140 IQD (High: 1579.8530 / Low: 1552.8390).

January Spread (Volatile) ±83.5463

July Spread (Stable) ±27.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 69.3279 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -69.3279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1672.2324) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1480.8393), the exchange rate shifted by +191.3931 (+12.92%).

2018 Avg (April) 1672.2324

2017 Avg (April) 1480.8393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1686.5581	1603.0118	1642.2763
February	1694.8123	1627.1770	1656.6379
March	1688.2005	1631.9222	1658.3954
April	1702.2460	1635.9214	1672.2324
May	1624.4811	1578.0210	1602.9044
June	1599.3082	1556.4294	1582.1793
July	1579.8530	1552.8390	1569.0022
August	1564.6400	1513.1139	1533.2753
September	1582.5677	1535.0302	1554.9496
October	1577.8716	1513.4649	1550.7006
November	1563.5851	1518.6838	1536.3228
December	1528.9209	1486.5895	1509.4667