2018 IQD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5324 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1.4739 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4939 BIF

2018 IQD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.5324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.4739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0585 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4836 to the December average rate of 1.5171, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5324 was up 0.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5186, 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 7,662 BIF

2017 Average 7,344 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 7,369 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 292.31 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5204

1.4803

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to BIF 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 1.4880, compared to 1.4998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4880

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0374 BIF (High: 1.5252 / Low: 1.4878). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 BIF (High: 1.5002 / Low: 1.4836).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0374

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.5171) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4775), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0395 (+2.68%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.5171

2017 Avg (December) 1.4775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4970	1.4739	1.4836
February	1.5006	1.4748	1.4883
March	1.5055	1.4753	1.4880
April	1.5008	1.4762	1.4898
May	1.5067	1.4749	1.4883
June	1.5032	1.4751	1.4900
July	1.5063	1.4774	1.4874
August	1.5008	1.4829	1.4902
September	1.5002	1.4836	1.4892
October	1.5252	1.4878	1.5038
November	1.5261	1.4936	1.5112
December	1.5324	1.4952	1.5171