YEARLY HIGH
0.7608 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.7507 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7563 KPW

2018 IQD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.7608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.7507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0101 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7573 to the December average rate of 0.7554, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7608 was down 2.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7811, 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 3,804 KPW
2017 Average 3,837 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 3,753 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.51 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7593
0.7544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to KPW 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 0.7572, compared to 0.7554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0094 KPW (High: 0.7608 / Low: 0.7514). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 KPW (High: 0.7563 / Low: 0.7534).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.7573) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7623), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0049 (-0.65%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.7573
2017 Avg (January) 0.7623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7608 0.7514 0.7573
February 0.7608 0.7543 0.7589
March 0.7608 0.7523 0.7582
April 0.7582 0.7547 0.7567
May 0.7579 0.7540 0.7560
June 0.7579 0.7515 0.7562
July 0.7595 0.7539 0.7558
August 0.7571 0.7538 0.7554
September 0.7563 0.7534 0.7548
October 0.7578 0.7539 0.7555
November 0.7603 0.7543 0.7557
December 0.7563 0.7507 0.7554