2017 KES to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.6098 IQD

YEARLY LOW

11.0818 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.3449 IQD

2017 KES to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 11.6098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 11.0818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5280 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3819 to the December average rate of 11.5456, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.6098 was down 1.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.7352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,049 IQD

2016 Average 56,134 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 55,409 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,639.85 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.5762

11.2089

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 11.3611, compared to 11.3286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3611

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.3317 IQD (High: 11.5976 / Low: 11.2659). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1420 IQD (High: 11.6098 / Low: 11.4678).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3317

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1420

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 0.0936 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0936

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 11.5456) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.5108), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0348 (+0.30%).

2017 Avg (December) 11.5456

2016 Avg (December) 11.5108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.5976	11.2659	11.3819
February	11.5027	11.3182	11.4022
March	11.5205	11.3173	11.4271
April	11.4403	11.2281	11.3335
May	11.4635	11.2486	11.3293
June	11.4271	11.2033	11.2926
July	11.4036	11.0818	11.2395
August	11.4572	11.1888	11.2742
September	11.4905	11.2631	11.3561
October	11.3850	11.2167	11.2894
November	11.4877	11.2005	11.2668
December	11.6098	11.4678	11.5456