YEARLY HIGH
0.0456 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0418 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0443 PHP

2018 IQD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 0.0456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0425 to the December average rate of 0.0443, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0456 was up 2.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0444, 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 228 PHP
2017 Average 215 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 209 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.15 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0455
0.0422
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to PHP 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 0.0437, compared to 0.0448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0016 PHP (High: 0.0434 / Low: 0.0418). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PHP (High: 0.0450 / Low: 0.0445).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0453) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0440), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+2.89%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0453
2017 Avg (October) 0.0440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0434 0.0418 0.0425
February 0.0442 0.0431 0.0437
March 0.0443 0.0436 0.0439
April 0.0441 0.0434 0.0437
May 0.0443 0.0433 0.0439
June 0.0450 0.0438 0.0446
July 0.0450 0.0445 0.0448
August 0.0450 0.0444 0.0447
September 0.0455 0.0448 0.0453
October 0.0456 0.0447 0.0453
November 0.0447 0.0438 0.0443
December 0.0447 0.0436 0.0443