2018 IQD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9602 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.8864 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9247 KRW

2018 IQD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.9602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 0.8864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0739 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8970 to the December average rate of 0.9430, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9602 was down 6.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0232, 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 4,801 KRW

2017 Average 4,819 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 4,432 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 369.42 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9569

0.8915

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to KRW 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 0.9055, compared to 0.9439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9055

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0494 KRW (High: 0.9439 / Low: 0.8944). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 KRW (High: 0.9052 / Low: 0.8909).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0494

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.9514) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9706), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0192 (-1.98%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.9514

2017 Avg (October) 0.9706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9052	0.8909	0.8970
February	0.9272	0.8956	0.9104
March	0.9151	0.8922	0.9027
April	0.9092	0.8864	0.8990
May	0.9113	0.8950	0.9043
June	0.9439	0.8944	0.9200
July	0.9523	0.9345	0.9422
August	0.9554	0.9283	0.9411
September	0.9545	0.9311	0.9393
October	0.9602	0.9341	0.9514
November	0.9558	0.9370	0.9463
December	0.9517	0.9306	0.9430