2018 LSL to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

102.7928 IQD

YEARLY LOW

76.4671 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

90.5641 IQD

2018 LSL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 102.7928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 76.4671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.3257 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.5298 to the December average rate of 83.5624, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 102.7928 was up 6.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 96.8787, 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 513,964 IQD

2017 Average 441,084 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 382,336 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,628.57 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

102.1600

78.9890

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 96.8429, compared to 84.2853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.5576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.8429

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.2853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 8.7683 IQD (High: 94.9088 / Low: 86.1405). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7694 IQD (High: 101.6023 / Low: 98.8330).

June Spread (Volatile) ±8.7683

March Spread (Stable) ±2.7694

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.0433 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 100.2290) against the same month in 2017 (average: 89.4272), the exchange rate shifted by +10.8018 (+12.08%).

2018 Avg (February) 100.2290

2017 Avg (February) 89.4272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	100.3402	95.4660	97.5298
February	102.7928	97.3262	100.2290
March	101.6023	98.8330	100.1257
April	100.8206	95.4734	98.3467
May	97.0783	93.4412	94.9346
June	94.9088	86.1405	89.8913
July	90.9342	85.9583	88.8237
August	90.2412	81.6626	85.8732
September	84.4184	76.4671	80.9199
October	84.2307	80.1248	81.9940
November	86.9901	82.4023	84.5386
December	87.2762	81.8385	83.5624