2018 KRW to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1282 IQD

YEARLY LOW

1.0414 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0820 IQD

2018 KRW to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 1.1282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 1.0414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0868 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1149 to the December average rate of 1.0605, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1282 was up 1.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1152, 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 5,641,009 IQD

2017 Average 5,190,916 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 5,206,979 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 434,030.15 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1213

1.0447

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 1.1045, compared to 1.0595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1045

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0585 IQD (High: 1.1180 / Low: 1.0595). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 IQD (High: 1.1224 / Low: 1.1048).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0585

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0260 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.1124) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0790 (+7.64%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.1124

2017 Avg (April) 1.0334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1224	1.1048	1.1149
February	1.1166	1.0785	1.0985
March	1.1209	1.0928	1.1078
April	1.1282	1.0998	1.1124
May	1.1174	1.0973	1.1059
June	1.1180	1.0595	1.0874
July	1.0701	1.0501	1.0613
August	1.0772	1.0467	1.0626
September	1.0740	1.0477	1.0646
October	1.0706	1.0414	1.0511
November	1.0672	1.0463	1.0568
December	1.0745	1.0507	1.0605