2018 KWD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3992.1067 IQD

YEARLY LOW

3907.0345 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

3939.7831 IQD

2018 KWD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 3992.1067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 3907.0345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 85.0722 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3952.1572 to the December average rate of 3919.4099, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3992.1067 was up 0.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 3964.8408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,960,533 IQD

2017 Average 19,334,066 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 19,535,172 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 425,361.08 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3967.5475

3913.7906

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 3951.8125, compared to 3927.7537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.0588 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3951.8125

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3927.7537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 62.7986 IQD (High: 3987.3220 / Low: 3924.5233). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.9678 IQD (High: 3927.0022 / Low: 3907.0345).

January Spread (Volatile) ±62.7986

November Spread (Stable) ±19.9678

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 18.6423 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.6423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 3959.1378) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3848.9785), the exchange rate shifted by +110.1593 (+2.86%).

2018 Avg (March) 3959.1378

2017 Avg (March) 3848.9785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3987.3220	3924.5233	3952.1572
February	3978.8851	3942.9234	3956.1349
March	3992.1067	3940.5487	3959.1378
April	3981.4558	3944.1375	3963.0678
May	3963.7608	3929.5200	3944.4255
June	3964.0250	3923.5835	3935.9519
July	3945.0990	3916.8876	3933.6268
August	3945.5484	3920.3026	3931.6052
September	3947.1901	3924.8798	3937.5072
October	3942.1567	3910.4715	3926.1028
November	3927.0022	3907.0345	3918.2703
December	3940.5187	3912.6847	3919.4099