2017 LSL to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

96.8787 IQD

YEARLY LOW

80.3928 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

88.2175 IQD

2017 LSL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 96.8787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 80.3928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4860 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.2197 to the December average rate of 90.6775, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 96.8787 was up 10.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 87.4355, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 484,394 IQD

2016 Average 389,307 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 401,964 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,429.80 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

91.8843

81.8909

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 88.9501, compared to 87.4849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4652 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.9501

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 87.4849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 10.8998 IQD (High: 96.8787 / Low: 85.9789). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1397 IQD (High: 88.9361 / Low: 85.7964).

December Spread (Volatile) ±10.8998

January Spread (Stable) ±3.1397

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.0407 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 90.6775) against the same month in 2016 (average: 84.8086), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8689 (+6.92%).

2017 Avg (December) 90.6775

2016 Avg (December) 84.8086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	88.9361	85.7964	87.2197
February	92.0780	87.6144	89.4272
March	94.3025	87.2641	91.0515
April	91.3718	84.4063	87.0108
May	91.1000	85.6818	88.2918
June	93.1782	89.2705	90.6996
July	91.3862	86.9383	88.9705
August	90.5399	86.6067	88.1725
September	91.0841	85.9368	89.0803
October	88.2269	82.3281	85.2850
November	86.3776	80.3928	82.7237
December	96.8787	85.9789	90.6775