YEARLY HIGH
30.1215 IRR
YEARLY LOW
25.2813 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.1728 IRR

2017 IQD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IQD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 30.1215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 25.2813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8402 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.8576 to the December average rate of 29.6149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 30.1215 was up 8.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 27.8035, 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 150,608 IRR
2016 Average 132,412 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 126,406 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,201.21 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

30.0208
26.5700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to IRR 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 27.5218, compared to 28.8237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.5218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.8237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.2741 IRR (High: 27.5553 / Low: 25.2813). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3584 IRR (High: 27.5370 / Low: 27.1787).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.2741
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3584

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1184 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 29.6149) against the same month in 2016 (average: 25.5727), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0422 (+15.81%).

2017 Avg (December) 29.6149
2016 Avg (December) 25.5727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.5553 25.2813 26.8576
February 27.5370 27.1787 27.4254
March 27.8744 27.4168 27.6061
April 27.9453 27.4365 27.6990
May 27.9363 27.4559 27.7573
June 27.9486 27.4552 27.7856
July 28.3378 27.5073 27.9415
August 28.5470 27.6740 28.1497
September 28.7284 28.0507 28.4432
October 29.6704 28.4312 29.0598
November 29.9806 29.3815 29.7333
December 30.1215 29.0746 29.6149