YEARLY HIGH
3.0161 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.0545 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8478 IQD

2018 KMF to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 3.0161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9615 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9457 to the December average rate of 2.7536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0161 was down 0.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.0190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,080 IQD
2017 Average 13,466 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 273 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,807.68 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0057
2.6322
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 2.9235, compared to 2.7722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.7166 IQD (High: 2.7712 / Low: 0.0545). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0376 IQD (High: 2.7733 / Low: 2.7357).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.7166
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0376

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1161 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.9746) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4200 (+16.44%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.9746
2017 Avg (February) 2.5546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0136 2.8833 2.9457
February 3.0161 2.9337 2.9746
March 2.9955 2.9446 2.9732
April 2.9931 2.9225 2.9633
May 2.9415 2.8050 2.8642
June 2.8538 2.7931 2.8200
July 2.8403 2.7990 2.8270
August 2.8249 2.7483 2.7891
September 2.8589 2.7973 2.8206
October 2.8059 2.7408 2.7794
November 2.7712 0.0545 2.6633
December 2.7733 2.7357 2.7536