2018 JPY to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.3973 IQD

YEARLY LOW

10.3923 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.7830 IQD

2018 JPY to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 11.3973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 10.3923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0050 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7109 to the December average rate of 10.6254, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.3973 was up 4.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.8634, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,698,644 IQD

2017 Average 5,230,991 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 5,196,132 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 502,511.61 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.2681

10.4435

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 10.9368, compared to 10.6292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9368

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.4688 IQD (High: 10.9381 / Low: 10.4693). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1306 IQD (High: 10.5820 / Low: 10.4514).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4688

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1306

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1984 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 11.1994) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.3991), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8003 (+7.70%).

2018 Avg (March) 11.1994

2017 Avg (March) 10.3991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.9381	10.4693	10.7109
February	11.1979	10.7421	10.9929
March	11.3973	11.0788	11.1994
April	11.2302	10.8827	11.0530
May	10.9830	10.7260	10.8547
June	10.9331	10.7367	10.8098
July	10.7864	10.5429	10.6911
August	10.8319	10.6757	10.7341
September	10.7983	10.4672	10.6432
October	10.6402	10.3923	10.5691
November	10.5820	10.4514	10.5122
December	10.8633	10.4949	10.6254