YEARLY HIGH
0.0419 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0394 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0404 GMD

2018 IQD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.0419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.0394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0404 to the December average rate of 0.0415, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0419 was up 2.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0409, 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 210 GMD
2017 Average 195 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 197 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.64 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0418
0.0394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to GMD 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 0.0399, compared to 0.0410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0014 GMD (High: 0.0411 / Low: 0.0397). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GMD (High: 0.0397 / Low: 0.0395).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0416) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0406), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+2.44%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0416
2017 Avg (November) 0.0406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0411 0.0397 0.0404
February 0.0404 0.0395 0.0399
March 0.0401 0.0396 0.0399
April 0.0399 0.0396 0.0397
May 0.0397 0.0395 0.0396
June 0.0398 0.0394 0.0397
July 0.0405 0.0396 0.0401
August 0.0405 0.0402 0.0404
September 0.0414 0.0402 0.0407
October 0.0417 0.0413 0.0415
November 0.0419 0.0415 0.0416
December 0.0417 0.0413 0.0415