YEARLY HIGH
0.0934 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0875 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0898 PKR

2017 IQD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IQD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 0.0875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0886 to the December average rate of 0.0913, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0934 was down 3.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0966, 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 467 PKR
2016 Average 460 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 438 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.47 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0916
0.0884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to PKR 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 0.0892, compared to 0.0903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0892
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0051 PKR (High: 0.0934 / Low: 0.0883). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 PKR (High: 0.0904 / Low: 0.0896).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0913) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0891), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+2.49%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0913
2016 Avg (December) 0.0891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0890 0.0881 0.0886
February 0.0891 0.0875 0.0887
March 0.0901 0.0886 0.0891
April 0.0901 0.0885 0.0895
May 0.0901 0.0886 0.0896
June 0.0902 0.0885 0.0896
July 0.0907 0.0886 0.0901
August 0.0905 0.0887 0.0901
September 0.0905 0.0890 0.0901
October 0.0904 0.0896 0.0902
November 0.0907 0.0890 0.0902
December 0.0934 0.0883 0.0913