YEARLY HIGH
12.1039 IQD
YEARLY LOW
9.5112 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0509 IQD

2018 ISK to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 12.1039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 9.5112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5926 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5699 to the December average rate of 9.8939, 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 12.1039 was up 1.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.9564, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,519 IQD
2017 Average 55,080 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 47,556 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,963.23 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.1636
9.4635
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 11.6330, compared to 10.4687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6330
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.8425 IQD (High: 10.6538 / Low: 9.8113). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3171 IQD (High: 11.2103 / Low: 10.8933).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.8425
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6215 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 11.9386) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.6217), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3169 (+12.40%).

2018 Avg (April) 11.9386
2017 Avg (April) 10.6217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8325 11.3339 11.5699
February 11.9073 11.5633 11.7468
March 12.1002 11.7606 11.9332
April 12.1039 11.7307 11.9386
May 11.7262 11.1802 11.4623
June 11.4509 10.8855 11.1471
July 11.4138 11.0718 11.1858
August 11.2103 10.8933 11.0686
September 11.0896 10.4982 10.7986
October 10.6538 9.8113 10.1770
November 9.8816 9.5112 9.6886
December 10.2513 9.6084 9.8939