2018 HKD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

153.2683 IQD

YEARLY LOW

150.8614 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

151.8307 IQD

2018 HKD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 153.2683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 150.8614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4069 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.9807 to the December average rate of 152.3285, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 153.2683 was down 0.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 153.7097, 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 3,831,708 IQD

2017 Average 3,763,273 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 3,771,536 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,172.35 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

152.4218

151.3020

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 151.6448, compared to 152.0166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.6448

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.0166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.8787 IQD (High: 153.1879 / Low: 151.3092). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6928 IQD (High: 152.1213 / Low: 151.4284).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.8787

August Spread (Stable) ±0.6928

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3642 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 152.3285) against the same month in 2017 (average: 152.3592), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0307 (-0.02%).

2018 Avg (December) 152.3285

2017 Avg (December) 152.3592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	153.1879	151.3092	151.9807
February	152.5149	151.1614	151.6165
March	152.4232	150.8614	151.3953
April	151.9864	151.2155	151.5390
May	152.0765	151.2697	151.6746
June	152.6561	151.3501	151.6628
July	152.1039	150.9618	151.7391
August	152.1213	151.4284	151.7838
September	152.9156	151.6852	152.1407
October	152.4651	151.4867	151.9828
November	152.4601	151.1945	152.1247
December	153.2683	151.9574	152.3285