2017 HKD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

153.7097 IQD

YEARLY LOW

147.5145 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

150.5388 IQD

2017 HKD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 153.7097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 147.5145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1952 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.2225 to the December average rate of 152.3592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 153.7097 was up 0.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 153.2044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,842,743 IQD

2016 Average 3,670,242 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 3,687,863 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 154,880.12 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

152.6721

148.9171

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 151.0712, compared to 150.0064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.0712

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.0064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 3.9524 IQD (High: 151.4670 / Low: 147.5145). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8134 IQD (High: 150.7788 / Low: 148.9654).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.9524

October Spread (Stable) ±1.8134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9780 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9780

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 152.2519) against the same month in 2016 (average: 139.8571), the exchange rate shifted by +12.3948 (+8.86%).

2017 Avg (February) 152.2519

2016 Avg (February) 139.8571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	153.3838	150.8058	152.2225
February	153.7097	151.5804	152.2519
March	152.2999	149.7834	151.2739
April	152.2115	149.3439	150.6911
May	151.9047	149.1020	150.1598
June	151.5329	148.9421	149.8283
July	151.4670	147.5145	149.4500
August	151.2439	147.9419	149.2300
September	151.5687	148.8703	149.8890
October	150.7788	148.9654	149.6115
November	151.5765	148.5148	149.4987
December	153.3650	151.4114	152.3592