2017 KGS to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.8505 IQD

YEARLY LOW

16.6357 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.0641 IQD

2017 KGS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 20.8505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 16.6357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2149 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0257 to the December average rate of 17.0976, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.8505 was up 18.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.5244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104,253 IQD

2016 Average 81,665 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 83,178 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,074.27 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.2870

16.8131

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 17.1020, compared to 17.0262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.1020

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.0262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 4.0768 IQD (High: 20.8505 / Low: 16.7738). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2280 IQD (High: 17.1922 / Low: 16.9642).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.0768

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2280

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1936 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1936

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 17.2000) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.9941), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2059 (+1.21%).

2017 Avg (August) 17.2000

2016 Avg (August) 16.9941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.1923	16.9107	17.0257
February	17.2540	16.9360	17.0611
March	17.2344	16.8133	17.0012
April	17.5561	16.9764	17.2204
May	17.4820	17.1135	17.2475
June	17.2601	16.8662	17.0561
July	17.1031	16.7056	16.8731
August	20.8505	16.7738	17.2000
September	17.2641	16.9635	17.0880
October	17.1922	16.9642	17.0462
November	17.0224	16.6357	16.8526
December	17.2098	16.9712	17.0976