YEARLY HIGH
103.3521 IQD
YEARLY LOW
78.7932 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
90.5767 IQD

2018 NAD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 103.3521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 78.7932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.5589 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.5416 to the December average rate of 83.7176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 103.3521 was up 6.68% 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 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 516,761 IQD
2017 Average 441,196 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 393,966 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,794.47 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

102.1508
79.7350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 96.8961, compared to 84.2572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.6389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.8961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.2572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 8.8182 IQD (High: 94.8900 / Low: 86.0718). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1069 IQD (High: 101.7619 / Low: 98.6550).

June Spread (Volatile) ±8.8182
March Spread (Stable) ±3.1069

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 5.1374 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 100.2828) against the same month in 2017 (average: 89.4778), the exchange rate shifted by +10.8050 (+12.08%).

2018 Avg (February) 100.2828
2017 Avg (February) 89.4778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.7393 95.4660 97.5416
February 103.3521 97.3262 100.2828
March 101.7619 98.6550 100.1616
April 100.8414 95.6755 98.2799
May 97.2364 93.4412 95.1241
June 94.8900 86.0718 89.9867
July 90.8995 85.9893 88.5091
August 90.1729 81.8734 85.1128
September 84.3461 78.7932 81.6030
October 84.2456 80.3195 82.1230
November 86.9901 82.3887 84.4777
December 87.1964 81.8324 83.7176