YEARLY HIGH
0.0335 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.0271 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0294 IQD

2018 IRR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.0271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0330 to the December average rate of 0.0282, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0335 was down 15.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0396, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 IRR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 167 IQD
2017 Average 178 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 136 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.72 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0335
0.0270
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR to IQD 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 0.0310, compared to 0.0278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0037 IQD (High: 0.0319 / Low: 0.0282). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 IQD (High: 0.0277 / Low: 0.0276).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0330) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0373), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0043 (-11.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0330
2017 Avg (January) 0.0373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0335 0.0321 0.0330
February 0.0322 0.0317 0.0320
March 0.0319 0.0315 0.0317
April 0.0318 0.0316 0.0317
May 0.0319 0.0282 0.0294
June 0.0284 0.0279 0.0281
July 0.0279 0.0272 0.0275
August 0.0277 0.0271 0.0275
September 0.0277 0.0276 0.0276
October 0.0281 0.0276 0.0280
November 0.0281 0.0279 0.0280
December 0.0283 0.0280 0.0282