YEARLY HIGH
0.4354 SYP
YEARLY LOW
0.4293 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4328 SYP

2018 IQD to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.4354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.4293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4334 to the December average rate of 0.4322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4354 was down 2.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4452, 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 2,177 SYP
2017 Average 1,419 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 2,146 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.47 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4345
0.4317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to SYP 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 0.4333, compared to 0.4323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0054 SYP (High: 0.4354 / Low: 0.4300). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 SYP (High: 0.4328 / Low: 0.4311).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4334) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1813), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2521 (+139.10%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4334
2017 Avg (January) 0.1813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4354 0.4300 0.4334
February 0.4354 0.4316 0.4343
March 0.4353 0.4305 0.4338
April 0.4339 0.4319 0.4330
May 0.4337 0.4314 0.4326
June 0.4339 0.4300 0.4327
July 0.4345 0.4314 0.4325
August 0.4332 0.4314 0.4323
September 0.4328 0.4311 0.4319
October 0.4339 0.4314 0.4324
November 0.4350 0.4316 0.4324
December 0.4329 0.4293 0.4322