YEARLY HIGH
0.2408 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.2080 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2271 HUF

2018 IQD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.2408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.2080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0328 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2132 to the December average rate of 0.2380, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2408 was down 4.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2529, 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 1,204 HUF
2017 Average 1,169 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,040 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164.15 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2406
0.2104
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to HUF 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 0.2184, compared to 0.2358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0143 HUF (High: 0.2336 / Low: 0.2193). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 HUF (High: 0.2153 / Low: 0.2116).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2380) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2275), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+4.62%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2380
2017 Avg (November) 0.2275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2178 0.2094 0.2132
February 0.2176 0.2080 0.2129
March 0.2153 0.2116 0.2133
April 0.2181 0.2107 0.2136
May 0.2336 0.2193 0.2252
June 0.2386 0.2267 0.2323
July 0.2381 0.2302 0.2330
August 0.2401 0.2308 0.2349
September 0.2369 0.2303 0.2338
October 0.2404 0.2333 0.2367
November 0.2408 0.2357 0.2380
December 0.2404 0.2351 0.2380