YEARLY HIGH
0.0624 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0531 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0574 BTN

2018 IQD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.0624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0535 to the December average rate of 0.0593, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0624 was up 7.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0582, 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 312 BTN
2017 Average 277 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 265 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.49 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0626
0.0527
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to BTN 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 0.0552, compared to 0.0596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0552
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0032 BTN (High: 0.0616 / Low: 0.0585). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BTN (High: 0.0580 / Low: 0.0574).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0618) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0557), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+10.83%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0618
2017 Avg (October) 0.0557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0539 0.0531 0.0535
February 0.0551 0.0537 0.0543
March 0.0551 0.0544 0.0548
April 0.0562 0.0545 0.0552
May 0.0574 0.0557 0.0567
June 0.0577 0.0562 0.0569
July 0.0580 0.0574 0.0577
August 0.0594 0.0574 0.0584
September 0.0610 0.0594 0.0604
October 0.0624 0.0611 0.0618
November 0.0616 0.0585 0.0603
December 0.0604 0.0583 0.0593