2018 KES to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.9378 IQD

YEARLY LOW

11.4578 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.7490 IQD

2018 KES to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 11.9378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 11.4578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4800 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5520 to the December average rate of 11.6592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.9378 was up 2.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.6098, 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 59,689 IQD

2017 Average 56,724 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 57,289 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,400.03 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.8625

11.5238

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 11.7355, compared to 11.7624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7355

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2227 IQD (High: 11.7645 / Low: 11.5418). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0782 IQD (High: 11.8761 / Low: 11.7979).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2227

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0782

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1438 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 11.8215) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.3335), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4880 (+4.31%).

2018 Avg (April) 11.8215

2017 Avg (April) 11.3335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.6521	11.4578	11.5520
February	11.7728	11.6138	11.6942
March	11.8422	11.6683	11.7351
April	11.9378	11.7522	11.8215
May	11.8921	11.7203	11.8284
June	11.8288	11.7117	11.7818
July	11.8858	11.7749	11.8315
August	11.8761	11.7979	11.8342
September	11.8608	11.7795	11.8240
October	11.8313	11.6948	11.7846
November	11.7645	11.5418	11.6408
December	11.7426	11.5973	11.6592