YEARLY HIGH
0.0175 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0152 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0162 MXN

2018 IQD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.0175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.0152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0159 to the December average rate of 0.0169, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0175 was down 5.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0186, 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 88 MXN
2017 Average 81 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 76 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.81 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0172
0.0153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to MXN 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 0.0160, compared to 0.0163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0013 MXN (High: 0.0170 / Low: 0.0157). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MXN (High: 0.0160 / Low: 0.0154).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0170) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+9.59%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0170
2017 Avg (June) 0.0155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0165 0.0156 0.0159
February 0.0160 0.0154 0.0157
March 0.0159 0.0153 0.0157
April 0.0159 0.0152 0.0154
May 0.0167 0.0159 0.0164
June 0.0175 0.0166 0.0170
July 0.0168 0.0156 0.0160
August 0.0161 0.0155 0.0158
September 0.0162 0.0157 0.0159
October 0.0170 0.0157 0.0161
November 0.0173 0.0165 0.0170
December 0.0172 0.0165 0.0169