2018 IQD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.8104 STD

YEARLY LOW

16.5729 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.3586 STD

2018 IQD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 17.8104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 16.5729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2375 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.9930 to the December average rate of 17.6675, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.8104 was down 10.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.9368, 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 89,052 STD

2017 Average 92,607 STD

Yearly Trough Low 82,864 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,187.67 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.8087

16.6424

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 17.0503, compared to 17.6670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.0503

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.6910 STD (High: 17.7553 / Low: 17.0643). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0683 STD (High: 17.6896 / Low: 17.6213).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6910

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0683

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2534 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2534

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 17.6498) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.6859), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0361 (-5.55%).

2018 Avg (June) 17.6498

2017 Avg (June) 18.6859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.2114	16.6326	16.9930
February	16.9374	16.5729	16.7396
March	16.8566	16.6294	16.7548
April	16.8952	16.6787	16.7642
May	17.7553	17.0643	17.4007
June	17.8104	17.4780	17.6498
July	17.6935	17.5352	17.6260
August	17.7082	17.6311	17.6671
September	17.6896	17.6213	17.6537
October	17.7671	17.6338	17.7115
November	17.7830	17.6422	17.6759
December	17.6896	17.5580	17.6675