YEARLY HIGH
0.1357 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.1023 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1209 LRD

2018 IQD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.1357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.1023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0334 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1068 to the December average rate of 0.1323, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1357 was up 25.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1077, 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 678 LRD
2017 Average 445 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 511 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167.03 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1351
0.1039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to LRD 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 0.1110, compared to 0.1309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0106 LRD (High: 0.1261 / Low: 0.1155). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 LRD (High: 0.1329 / Low: 0.1317).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.1304) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0795), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0509 (+64.03%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.1304
2017 Avg (July) 0.0795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1092 0.1032 0.1068
February 0.1103 0.1023 0.1065
March 0.1110 0.1096 0.1104
April 0.1109 0.1095 0.1102
May 0.1161 0.1098 0.1125
June 0.1261 0.1155 0.1197
July 0.1357 0.1259 0.1304
August 0.1298 0.1271 0.1288
September 0.1341 0.1291 0.1299
October 0.1320 0.1306 0.1315
November 0.1336 0.1314 0.1325
December 0.1329 0.1317 0.1323