YEARLY HIGH
1.9578 TZS
YEARLY LOW
1.8745 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9133 TZS

2018 IQD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 1.9578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.8745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0833 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8908 to the December average rate of 1.9324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9578 was down 7.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1164, 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 9,789 TZS
2017 Average 9,538 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 9,373 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 416.34 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9366
1.8866
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to TZS 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 1.9058, compared to 1.9209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0518 TZS (High: 1.9578 / Low: 1.9059). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 TZS (High: 1.9198 / Low: 1.9125).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0518
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.9151) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+0.17%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.9151
2017 Avg (June) 1.9118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9032 1.8745 1.8908
February 1.9082 1.8879 1.9001
March 1.9118 1.8907 1.9009
April 1.9273 1.8944 1.9111
May 1.9229 1.9108 1.9165
June 1.9578 1.9059 1.9151
July 1.9235 1.9029 1.9124
August 1.9245 1.9121 1.9160
September 1.9198 1.9125 1.9156
October 1.9263 1.9143 1.9209
November 1.9407 1.9199 1.9280
December 1.9414 1.9186 1.9324