YEARLY HIGH
0.0520 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0472 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0497 RUB

2017 IQD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IQD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.0520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 0.0472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0507 to the December average rate of 0.0492, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0520 was down 30.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0750, 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 260 RUB
2016 Average 295 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 236 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.78 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0513
0.0480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to RUB 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 0.0494, compared to 0.0501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0034 RUB (High: 0.0517 / Low: 0.0484). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 RUB (High: 0.0499 / Low: 0.0486).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0509) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0556), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0048 (-8.54%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0509
2016 Avg (August) 0.0556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0519 0.0500 0.0507
February 0.0505 0.0480 0.0495
March 0.0504 0.0478 0.0492
April 0.0490 0.0472 0.0483
May 0.0502 0.0479 0.0488
June 0.0517 0.0484 0.0496
July 0.0519 0.0498 0.0511
August 0.0520 0.0499 0.0509
September 0.0499 0.0486 0.0492
October 0.0500 0.0487 0.0494
November 0.0520 0.0494 0.0505
December 0.0499 0.0483 0.0492