2018 IQD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3904 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1.3128 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3608 CDF

2018 IQD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 1.3904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 1.3128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0776 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3474 to the December average rate of 1.3644, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3904 was down 1.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4095, 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 6,952 CDF

2017 Average 6,218 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 6,564 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 388.04 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3739

1.3450

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 1.3565, compared to 1.3652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3565

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0776 CDF (High: 1.3904 / Low: 1.3128). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 CDF (High: 1.3614 / Low: 1.3536).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0776

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1.3607) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0282 (+2.12%).

2018 Avg (July) 1.3607

2017 Avg (July) 1.3324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3580	1.3131	1.3474
February	1.3687	1.3519	1.3582
March	1.3693	1.3486	1.3623
April	1.3614	1.3536	1.3578
May	1.3608	1.3520	1.3564
June	1.3608	1.3493	1.3568
July	1.3904	1.3128	1.3607
August	1.3758	1.3568	1.3652
September	1.3770	1.3618	1.3715
October	1.3774	1.3518	1.3667
November	1.3806	1.3518	1.3629
December	1.3777	1.3429	1.3644