2018 IQD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0873 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0838 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0851 KES

2018 IQD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.0838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0866 to the December average rate of 0.0858, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0873 was down 3.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0902, 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 436 KES

2017 Average 441 KES

Yearly Trough Low 419 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.55 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0868

0.0843

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to KES 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 0.0852, compared to 0.0850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0852

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0016 KES (High: 0.0866 / Low: 0.0850). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KES (High: 0.0848 / Low: 0.0842).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

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

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0866) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0879), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-1.47%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0866

2017 Avg (January) 0.0879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0873	0.0858	0.0866
February	0.0861	0.0849	0.0855
March	0.0857	0.0844	0.0852
April	0.0851	0.0838	0.0846
May	0.0853	0.0841	0.0845
June	0.0854	0.0845	0.0849
July	0.0849	0.0841	0.0845
August	0.0848	0.0842	0.0845
September	0.0849	0.0843	0.0846
October	0.0855	0.0845	0.0849
November	0.0866	0.0850	0.0859
December	0.0862	0.0852	0.0858