2018 LYD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

900.4631 IQD

YEARLY LOW

850.0000 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

872.8307 IQD

2018 LYD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 900.4631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 850.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.4631 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 883.4864 to the December average rate of 852.8906, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 900.4631 was up 2.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 876.0909, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,502,316 IQD

2017 Average 4,212,647 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 4,250,000 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 252,315.63 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

899.0074

848.6981

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LYD 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 886.0809, compared to 859.5806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.5004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 886.0809

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 859.5806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 23.7017 IQD (High: 896.5891 / Low: 872.8874). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5020 IQD (High: 855.5020 / Low: 850.0000).

January Spread (Volatile) ±23.7017

December Spread (Stable) ±5.5020

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 15.8876 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -15.8876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 894.8149) against the same month in 2017 (average: 825.2624), the exchange rate shifted by +69.5525 (+8.43%).

2018 Avg (April) 894.8149

2017 Avg (April) 825.2624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	896.5891	872.8874	883.4864
February	898.3694	886.4551	891.8615
March	899.5302	888.9716	893.3531
April	900.4631	888.3555	894.8149
May	891.1933	869.2081	878.9273
June	877.8868	867.8832	874.0423
July	871.7949	863.0435	867.5342
August	865.8506	854.0997	859.5101
September	866.5147	856.4748	862.9545
October	866.1818	855.5972	861.0731
November	857.1427	850.0000	853.5209
December	855.5020	850.0000	852.8906