2018 KGS to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.5478 IQD

YEARLY LOW

17.0861 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.3890 IQD

2018 KGS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 17.5478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 17.0861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4617 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2128 to the December average rate of 17.3418, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.5478 was down 15.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.8505, 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 87,739 IQD

2017 Average 85,321 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 85,431 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,308.49 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.5289

17.1840

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 17.3609, compared to 17.4171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3609

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.3640 IQD (High: 17.5442 / Low: 17.1802). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0676 IQD (High: 17.5323 / Low: 17.4647).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3640

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0676

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1144 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 17.4155) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.0012), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4143 (+2.44%).

2018 Avg (March) 17.4155

2017 Avg (March) 17.0012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.3782	17.0861	17.2128
February	17.5442	17.1802	17.3544
March	17.5478	17.3506	17.4155
April	17.4616	17.3342	17.3906
May	17.4766	17.2359	17.3675
June	17.5119	17.3597	17.4249
July	17.5064	17.3639	17.4544
August	17.5226	17.4464	17.4861
September	17.5323	17.4647	17.5002
October	17.4918	17.3140	17.3857
November	17.3661	17.2294	17.3344
December	17.4494	17.3196	17.3418