YEARLY HIGH
1.1152 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.9773 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0382 IQD

2017 KRW to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.1152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.9773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1378 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9991 to the December average rate of 1.0990, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1152 was up 4.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,575,959 IQD
2016 Average 4,915,772 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 4,886,749 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 689,210.25 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1089
0.9891
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 1.0293, compared to 1.0471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0541 IQD (High: 1.0643 / Low: 1.0102). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 IQD (High: 1.0459 / Low: 1.0255).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0541
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.0990) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9932), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1057 (+10.65%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.0990
2016 Avg (December) 0.9932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0233 0.9773 0.9991
February 1.0459 1.0255 1.0346
March 1.0643 1.0102 1.0361
April 1.0524 1.0160 1.0334
May 1.0589 1.0238 1.0389
June 1.0550 1.0146 1.0335
July 1.0516 1.0113 1.0296
August 1.0498 1.0166 1.0315
September 1.0564 1.0162 1.0336
October 1.0434 1.0158 1.0303
November 1.0878 1.0387 1.0582
December 1.1152 1.0870 1.0990