2018 IQD to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2881 LBP

YEARLY LOW

1.2590 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2713 LBP

2018 IQD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 1.2881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 1.2590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0290 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2743 to the December average rate of 1.2666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2881 was down 1.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3113, 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 6,440 LBP

2017 Average 6,432 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 6,295 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.14 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2777

1.2656

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to LBP 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 1.2734, compared to 1.2692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2734

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0211 LBP (High: 1.2881 / Low: 1.2670). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 LBP (High: 1.2723 / Low: 1.2669).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0211

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.2761) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2809), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0048 (-0.38%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.2761

2017 Avg (March) 1.2809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2824	1.2627	1.2743
February	1.2803	1.2700	1.2767
March	1.2881	1.2670	1.2761
April	1.2771	1.2671	1.2715
May	1.2847	1.2655	1.2712
June	1.2755	1.2655	1.2704
July	1.2764	1.2590	1.2695
August	1.2789	1.2667	1.2699
September	1.2752	1.2660	1.2695
October	1.2723	1.2669	1.2697
November	1.2768	1.2680	1.2702
December	1.2711	1.2639	1.2666