2018 GMD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

25.3959 IQD

YEARLY LOW

23.8635 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

24.7537 IQD

2018 GMD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 25.3959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 23.8635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5324 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.7607 to the December average rate of 24.0868, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 25.3959 was down 8.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.8238, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 126,980 IQD

2017 Average 128,100 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 119,318 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,661.94 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

25.3594

23.9156

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 25.0910, compared to 24.4165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.0910

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.4165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.8572 IQD (High: 25.1638 / Low: 24.3066). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1099 IQD (High: 25.3007 / Low: 25.1908).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8572

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4936 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4936

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 25.2191) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.4114), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1924 (-0.76%).

2018 Avg (June) 25.2191

2017 Avg (June) 25.4114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	25.1638	24.3066	24.7607
February	25.3065	24.7360	25.0514
March	25.2447	24.9447	25.0917
April	25.2756	25.0686	25.1843
May	25.3007	25.1908	25.2391
June	25.3959	25.1243	25.2191
July	25.2712	24.6627	24.9658
August	24.8609	24.7016	24.7681
September	24.8642	24.1404	24.5679
October	24.2085	23.9930	24.0743
November	24.1062	23.8635	24.0359
December	24.2230	24.0040	24.0868