YEARLY HIGH
13.0200 IQD
YEARLY LOW
9.2809 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4019 IQD

2017 LRD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 13.0200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 9.2809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7391 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6107 to the December average rate of 9.4850, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.0200 was down 0.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.0608, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,100 IQD
2016 Average 63,795 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 46,405 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,695.48 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.9242
9.1616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 12.4912, compared to 10.3126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1786 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.9264 IQD (High: 12.9912 / Low: 10.0648). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1187 IQD (High: 9.5450 / Low: 9.4263).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.9264
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1187

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.1469 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 12.6107) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.7640), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1534 (-1.20%).

2017 Avg (January) 12.6107
2016 Avg (January) 12.7640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.0200 12.3796 12.6107
February 12.6896 12.4223 12.5394
March 12.6470 12.2460 12.5018
April 12.5745 12.2859 12.4339
May 12.5745 12.2968 12.4211
June 12.7107 12.2903 12.4400
July 13.0008 12.2570 12.5873
August 12.9912 10.0648 10.4404
September 10.2803 9.9064 10.0197
October 10.0089 9.7577 9.8677
November 9.8089 9.2809 9.4751
December 9.5450 9.4263 9.4850