YEARLY HIGH
0.1763 GYD
YEARLY LOW
0.1714 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1751 GYD

2018 IQD to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 0.1763. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1742 to the December average rate of 0.1755, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1763 was down 1.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1798, 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 882 GYD
2017 Average 884 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 857 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.69 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1756
0.1741
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to GYD 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 0.1747, compared to 0.1754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0042 GYD (High: 0.1756 / Low: 0.1714). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GYD (High: 0.1758 / Low: 0.1750).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1754) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1776), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-1.26%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1754
2017 Avg (August) 0.1776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1756 0.1714 0.1742
February 0.1755 0.1737 0.1747
March 0.1751 0.1735 0.1744
April 0.1757 0.1735 0.1742
May 0.1761 0.1741 0.1755
June 0.1761 0.1745 0.1755
July 0.1762 0.1725 0.1753
August 0.1763 0.1748 0.1754
September 0.1761 0.1748 0.1753
October 0.1759 0.1735 0.1754
November 0.1758 0.1750 0.1754
December 0.1762 0.1744 0.1755