YEARLY HIGH
0.7937 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.7626 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7775 IQD

2017 LBP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.7937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.7626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0311 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7831 to the December average rate of 0.7852, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7937 was up 1.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7849, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,969 IQD
2016 Average 3,775 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,813 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155.63 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7866
0.7698
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.7789, compared to 0.7760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7789
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0231 IQD (High: 0.7857 / Low: 0.7626). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 IQD (High: 0.7791 / Low: 0.7674).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.7831) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0618 (+8.57%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.7831
2016 Avg (February) 0.7213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7888 0.7769 0.7831
February 0.7937 0.7787 0.7831
March 0.7860 0.7733 0.7807
April 0.7855 0.7677 0.7763
May 0.7856 0.7685 0.7751
June 0.7861 0.7696 0.7754
July 0.7864 0.7676 0.7757
August 0.7860 0.7722 0.7750
September 0.7863 0.7699 0.7762
October 0.7791 0.7674 0.7728
November 0.7857 0.7626 0.7712
December 0.7910 0.7790 0.7852