YEARLY HIGH
0.0059 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0058 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0058 BOB

2018 IQD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.0058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0058 to the December average rate of 0.0058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0059 was down 2.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0060, 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 29 BOB
2017 Average 30 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 29 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.54 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0058
0.0058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to BOB 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 0.0058, compared to 0.0058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0001 BOB (High: 0.0059 / Low: 0.0058). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BOB (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0058).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0058) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0059), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.23%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0058
2017 Avg (March) 0.0059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
February 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
March 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
April 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
May 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
June 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
July 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
August 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
September 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
October 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
November 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
December 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058