YEARLY HIGH
0.0151 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0147 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0150 EGP

2018 IQD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.0151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.0147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0149 to the December average rate of 0.0150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0151 was down 6.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0161, 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 76 EGP
2017 Average 76 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 74 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.84 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0151
0.0148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to EGP 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 0.0149, compared to 0.0150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 EGP (High: 0.0151 / Low: 0.0148). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0151 / Low: 0.0150).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0150) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0154), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-2.17%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0150
2017 Avg (July) 0.0154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0150 0.0148 0.0149
February 0.0150 0.0148 0.0149
March 0.0149 0.0147 0.0148
April 0.0149 0.0148 0.0149
May 0.0151 0.0148 0.0149
June 0.0151 0.0149 0.0150
July 0.0151 0.0149 0.0150
August 0.0151 0.0149 0.0150
September 0.0150 0.0149 0.0150
October 0.0151 0.0150 0.0150
November 0.0151 0.0150 0.0150
December 0.0151 0.0149 0.0150