YEARLY HIGH
4.8075 IQD
YEARLY LOW
4.1522 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4133 IQD

2018 HUF to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 4.8075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 4.1522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6553 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6908 to the December average rate of 4.2012, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.8075 was up 4.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.6153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,807,499 IQD
2017 Average 4,287,518 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 4,152,162 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 655,336.73 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.7471
4.1516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 4.5845, compared to 4.2422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2785 IQD (High: 4.5597 / Low: 4.2811). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0829 IQD (High: 4.7268 / Low: 4.6440).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2785
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0829

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2401 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 4.6975) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.0747), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6228 (+15.29%).

2018 Avg (February) 4.6975
2017 Avg (February) 4.0747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7752 4.5921 4.6908
February 4.8075 4.5951 4.6975
March 4.7268 4.6440 4.6881
April 4.7466 4.5854 4.6824
May 4.5597 4.2811 4.4423
June 4.4115 4.1903 4.3056
July 4.3446 4.2000 4.2912
August 4.3326 4.1656 4.2580
September 4.3413 4.2210 4.2772
October 4.2871 4.1600 4.2245
November 4.2432 4.1522 4.2013
December 4.2543 4.1595 4.2012