YEARLY HIGH
0.2234 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.2088 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2104 YER

2018 IQD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.2234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.2088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0146 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2106 to the December average rate of 0.2101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2234 was up 2.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2173, 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 1,117 YER
2017 Average 1,067 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,044 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.88 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2118
0.2098
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to YER 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 0.2107, compared to 0.2101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0141 YER (High: 0.2234 / Low: 0.2093). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 YER (High: 0.2104 / Low: 0.2095).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2117) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2127), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-0.50%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2117
2017 Avg (March) 0.2127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2116 0.2090 0.2106
February 0.2116 0.2097 0.2111
March 0.2234 0.2093 0.2117
April 0.2109 0.2099 0.2105
May 0.2108 0.2096 0.2103
June 0.2108 0.2090 0.2103
July 0.2112 0.2096 0.2102
August 0.2106 0.2097 0.2101
September 0.2104 0.2095 0.2099
October 0.2108 0.2096 0.2101
November 0.2115 0.2098 0.2102
December 0.2104 0.2088 0.2101