2017 GTQ to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

162.9529 IQD

YEARLY LOW

156.2073 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

159.5666 IQD

2017 GTQ to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 162.9529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 156.2073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7457 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.0654 to the December average rate of 161.9028, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 162.9529 was up 3.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 158.0445, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 814,765 IQD

2016 Average 749,608 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 781,036 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,728.27 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

162.3865

156.5816

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 159.0496, compared to 160.0836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.0496

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 160.0836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 3.9295 IQD (High: 162.9529 / Low: 159.0234). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8148 IQD (High: 162.7923 / Low: 160.9775).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.9295

December Spread (Stable) ±1.8148

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.4586 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 160.5755) against the same month in 2016 (average: 154.6619), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9137 (+3.82%).

2017 Avg (August) 160.5755

2016 Avg (August) 154.6619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	158.1255	156.2073	157.0654
February	161.0515	158.2240	159.3554
March	160.9461	157.9958	159.7131
April	161.5645	158.3507	159.4964
May	161.5755	158.4082	159.4699
June	161.4747	157.8522	159.1974
July	162.1037	158.7411	159.8367
August	162.9529	159.0234	160.5755
September	162.1761	159.0724	160.3165
October	160.0604	158.1769	158.8580
November	161.8270	158.2480	159.0121
December	162.7923	160.9775	161.9028