YEARLY HIGH
0.0346 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0154 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0236 ARS

2018 IQD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 0.0346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0192 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0160 to the December average rate of 0.0317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 98.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0346 was up 114.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 173 ARS
2017 Average 71 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 77 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96.01 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0340
0.0144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to ARS 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 0.0182, compared to 0.0290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0096 ARS (High: 0.0325 / Low: 0.0229). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ARS (High: 0.0172 / Low: 0.0169).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0323) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0176 (+119.84%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0323
2017 Avg (September) 0.0147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0166 0.0154 0.0160
February 0.0170 0.0163 0.0167
March 0.0172 0.0169 0.0170
April 0.0173 0.0169 0.0170
May 0.0210 0.0173 0.0198
June 0.0243 0.0208 0.0224
July 0.0243 0.0229 0.0232
August 0.0325 0.0229 0.0251
September 0.0346 0.0309 0.0323
October 0.0331 0.0301 0.0311
November 0.0328 0.0297 0.0305
December 0.0322 0.0306 0.0317