YEARLY HIGH
0.0896 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.0779 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0841 IQD

2018 IDR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.0779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0886 to the December average rate of 0.0821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0896 was down 0.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0896, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 895,940 IQD
2017 Average 876,781 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 778,930 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117,009.85 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0896
0.0774
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.0864, compared to 0.0818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0043 IQD (High: 0.0831 / Low: 0.0788). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 IQD (High: 0.0834 / Low: 0.0829).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0886) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0883), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.32%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0886
2017 Avg (January) 0.0883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0896 0.0878 0.0886
February 0.0886 0.0862 0.0873
March 0.0869 0.0858 0.0863
April 0.0867 0.0857 0.0862
May 0.0857 0.0838 0.0848
June 0.0864 0.0836 0.0851
July 0.0838 0.0828 0.0834
August 0.0834 0.0829 0.0831
September 0.0830 0.0825 0.0828
October 0.0817 0.0779 0.0784
November 0.0831 0.0788 0.0812
December 0.0839 0.0814 0.0821