YEARLY HIGH
0.0245 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0218 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0229 UAH

2018 IQD to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.0245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.0218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0240 to the December average rate of 0.0233, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0245 was up 2.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0238, 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 122 UAH
2017 Average 113 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 109 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.39 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0242
0.0218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to UAH 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 0.0225, compared to 0.0232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0225
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0011 UAH (High: 0.0245 / Low: 0.0234). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 UAH (High: 0.0239 / Low: 0.0235).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0240) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0231), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+3.87%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0240
2017 Avg (January) 0.0231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0245 0.0234 0.0240
February 0.0235 0.0226 0.0229
March 0.0227 0.0218 0.0222
April 0.0223 0.0218 0.0220
May 0.0222 0.0218 0.0220
June 0.0223 0.0219 0.0220
July 0.0225 0.0220 0.0222
August 0.0237 0.0226 0.0231
September 0.0239 0.0235 0.0236
October 0.0238 0.0234 0.0236
November 0.0238 0.0231 0.0234
December 0.0237 0.0230 0.0233