YEARLY HIGH
0.0058 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0031 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0041 TRY

2018 IQD to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.0058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0032 to the December average rate of 0.0045, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0058 was up 71.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0034, 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 29 TRY
2017 Average 16 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 16 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.50 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0055
0.0030
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IQD to TRY 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 0.0034, compared to 0.0047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0017 TRY (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0042). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 TRY (High: 0.0032 / Low: 0.0031).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0050) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+65.90%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0050
2017 Avg (August) 0.0030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
February 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
March 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
April 0.0035 0.0033 0.0034
May 0.0040 0.0034 0.0037
June 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
July 0.0041 0.0038 0.0040
August 0.0058 0.0042 0.0050
September 0.0056 0.0050 0.0053
October 0.0052 0.0046 0.0049
November 0.0046 0.0043 0.0045
December 0.0045 0.0043 0.0045