2018 IQD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1538 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1287 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1365 LKR

2018 IQD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0251 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1294 to the December average rate of 0.1514, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1538 was up 15.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1326, 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 769 LKR

2017 Average 650 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 643 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 125.58 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1536

0.1272

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 0.1314, compared to 0.1416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1314

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0069 LKR (High: 0.1422 / Low: 0.1353). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 LKR (High: 0.1330 / Low: 0.1322).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1514) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1287), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0227 (+17.63%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1514

2017 Avg (December) 0.1287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1300	0.1287	0.1294
February	0.1314	0.1297	0.1306
March	0.1319	0.1300	0.1311
April	0.1328	0.1304	0.1314
May	0.1330	0.1322	0.1326
June	0.1347	0.1324	0.1336
July	0.1343	0.1327	0.1337
August	0.1353	0.1338	0.1345
September	0.1422	0.1353	0.1385
October	0.1466	0.1418	0.1438
November	0.1513	0.1446	0.1480
December	0.1538	0.1496	0.1514