YEARLY HIGH
19.9368 STD
YEARLY LOW
17.1920 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.5279 STD

2017 IQD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IQD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 19.9368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 17.1920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7448 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5454 to the December average rate of 17.3783, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.9368 was down 4.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.8436, 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 99,684 STD
2016 Average 97,258 STD
Yearly Trough Low 85,960 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,724.09 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.7621
17.1616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to STD 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 19.2903, compared to 17.7656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.2903
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.8817 STD (High: 19.3607 / Low: 18.4790). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3302 STD (High: 17.5222 / Low: 17.1920).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8817
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3302

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5580 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5580

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 19.5454) against the same month in 2016 (average: 20.6397), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0943 (-5.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 19.5454
2016 Avg (January) 20.6397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.9368 19.2895 19.5454
February 19.7007 19.1640 19.4880
March 19.9018 19.1214 19.5094
April 19.8013 19.1099 19.5354
May 19.3607 18.4790 18.9774
June 18.9181 18.3286 18.6859
July 18.4741 17.9228 18.2181
August 17.9777 17.5037 17.7748
September 17.8646 17.3814 17.5586
October 17.9617 17.6260 17.8370
November 18.0002 17.3944 17.8268
December 17.5222 17.1920 17.3783