2018 MYR to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

308.6476 IQD

YEARLY LOW

282.6460 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

295.0899 IQD

2018 MYR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 308.6476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 282.6460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.0016 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 300.5003 to the December average rate of 285.5817, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 308.6476 was up 4.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 294.5804, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,172,953 IQD

2017 Average 5,460,713 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 5,652,920 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 520,032.60 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

308.0563

282.5899

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 301.8440, compared to 288.3358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.5082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 301.8440

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 288.3358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 13.5537 IQD (High: 306.6117 / Low: 293.0580). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7094 IQD (High: 289.9668 / Low: 287.2574).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.5537

September Spread (Stable) ±2.7094

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 6.1310 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 305.9341) against the same month in 2017 (average: 266.0050), the exchange rate shifted by +39.9291 (+15.01%).

2018 Avg (April) 305.9341

2017 Avg (April) 266.0050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	306.6117	293.0580	300.5003
February	306.2444	299.1053	303.0875
March	308.6091	300.9964	304.0644
April	308.6476	302.8808	305.9341
May	304.3954	294.0313	299.8031
June	301.0344	294.4286	297.6748
July	295.8161	291.7040	294.1593
August	293.1527	289.3294	291.0679
September	289.9668	287.2574	288.0958
October	287.8853	284.4494	286.3980
November	286.8773	282.6460	284.7121
December	288.2033	283.7049	285.5817