YEARLY HIGH
1.4095 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.9832 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2425 CDF

2017 IQD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IQD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 1.4095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.9832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4263 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0282 to the December average rate of 1.3256, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4095 was up 39.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0106, 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 7,047 CDF
2016 Average 4,248 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 4,916 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,131.62 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3981
0.9946
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to CDF 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 1.1445, compared to 1.3405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1227 CDF (High: 1.3975 / Low: 1.2747). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 CDF (High: 1.3504 / Low: 1.3335).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1227
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0325 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.3644) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8378), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5266 (+62.86%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.3644
2016 Avg (August) 0.8378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0715 0.9832 1.0282
February 1.1087 1.0432 1.0773
March 1.1617 1.1078 1.1321
April 1.2010 1.1530 1.1755
May 1.2275 1.1887 1.2094
June 1.2766 1.2250 1.2443
July 1.3975 1.2747 1.3324
August 1.4095 1.3196 1.3644
September 1.3434 1.3145 1.3319
October 1.3504 1.3335 1.3423
November 1.3582 1.3313 1.3465
December 1.3483 1.3110 1.3256