YEARLY HIGH
0.1326 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1259 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1300 LKR

2017 IQD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IQD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 0.1326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 0.1259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1270 to the December average rate of 0.1287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1326 was down 3.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1367, 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 663 LKR
2016 Average 642 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 629 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.73 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1321
0.1265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to LKR 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 0.1291, compared to 0.1308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1291
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0039 LKR (High: 0.1297 / Low: 0.1259). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 LKR (High: 0.1320 / Low: 0.1307).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.1314) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1248), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+5.25%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.1314
2016 Avg (July) 0.1248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1279 0.1265 0.1270
February 0.1297 0.1259 0.1278
March 0.1305 0.1275 0.1290
April 0.1305 0.1283 0.1299
May 0.1313 0.1284 0.1303
June 0.1320 0.1294 0.1308
July 0.1326 0.1297 0.1314
August 0.1317 0.1290 0.1310
September 0.1314 0.1298 0.1307
October 0.1320 0.1307 0.1315
November 0.1320 0.1291 0.1316
December 0.1298 0.1279 0.1287