2017 ILS to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

343.9771 IQD

YEARLY LOW

303.7442 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

326.2759 IQD

2017 ILS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 343.9771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 303.7442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.2329 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 309.4251 to the December average rate of 340.0759, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 343.9771 was up 10.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 310.6893, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,719,886 IQD

2016 Average 1,484,757 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,518,721 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 201,164.54 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

343.1409

306.3600

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 321.0046, compared to 331.5472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.5426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 321.0046

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 331.5472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 12.5704 IQD (High: 336.7929 / Low: 324.2225). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5562 IQD (High: 336.2718 / Low: 329.7156).

July Spread (Volatile) ±12.5704

October Spread (Stable) ±6.5562

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.7427 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7427

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 340.0759) against the same month in 2016 (average: 306.9208), the exchange rate shifted by +33.1551 (+10.80%).

2017 Avg (December) 340.0759

2016 Avg (December) 306.9208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	313.3613	303.7442	309.4251
February	324.2942	313.4028	317.3178
March	327.1409	315.0636	321.5365
April	324.7360	316.7392	321.1021
May	329.4032	321.9981	325.6950
June	337.5220	327.4663	330.9512
July	336.7929	324.2225	328.9245
August	328.5951	321.0630	324.1817
September	335.0890	326.4710	331.7593
October	336.2718	329.7156	332.5958
November	338.8307	328.0968	331.7462
December	343.9771	334.4601	340.0759