2018 HNL to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.0656 IQD

YEARLY LOW

48.6906 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

49.7725 IQD

2018 HNL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 52.0656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 48.6906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3749 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.2927 to the December average rate of 49.1177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 52.0656 was up 0.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.6926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 260,328 IQD

2017 Average 249,913 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 243,453 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,874.56 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

50.4157

48.9401

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 50.1267, compared to 49.4183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.1267

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.4183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 3.3749 IQD (High: 52.0656 / Low: 48.6906). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2939 IQD (High: 49.7740 / Low: 49.4802).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.3749

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2939

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4136 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 49.1177) against the same month in 2017 (average: 50.3590), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2413 (-2.46%).

2018 Avg (December) 49.1177

2017 Avg (December) 50.3590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	50.7279	49.9288	50.2927
February	50.4098	50.0345	50.2475
March	50.4608	50.0641	50.2401
April	50.4213	50.0842	50.2443
May	50.4238	49.7700	50.0746
June	49.9870	49.4172	49.6610
July	49.8417	49.3150	49.6588
August	49.7740	49.4802	49.6244
September	49.7086	49.3777	49.5767
October	49.6392	49.3263	49.4694
November	49.4404	48.8196	49.0630
December	52.0656	48.6906	49.1177