YEARLY HIGH
0.1512 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.1480 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1494 DJF

2018 IQD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.1512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.1480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1504 to the December average rate of 0.1494, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1512 was down 2.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1553, 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 756 DJF
2017 Average 762 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 740 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.69 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1505
0.1486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to DJF 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 0.1495, compared to 0.1494 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) 0.1495
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0024 DJF (High: 0.1509 / Low: 0.1484). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 DJF (High: 0.1498 / Low: 0.1491).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1504) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1514), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-0.65%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1504
2017 Avg (January) 0.1514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1512 0.1494 0.1504
February 0.1509 0.1484 0.1497
March 0.1497 0.1480 0.1492
April 0.1491 0.1482 0.1487
May 0.1498 0.1482 0.1492
June 0.1499 0.1486 0.1496
July 0.1502 0.1489 0.1494
August 0.1498 0.1491 0.1494
September 0.1498 0.1490 0.1493
October 0.1499 0.1491 0.1494
November 0.1504 0.1492 0.1495
December 0.1496 0.1485 0.1494