YEARLY HIGH
3.3262 IQD
YEARLY LOW
3.2476 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2936 IQD

2018 NGN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NGN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 3.3262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 3.2476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0786 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2998 to the December average rate of 3.2732, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.3262 was down 14.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.8947, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,326,169 IQD
2017 Average 3,530,228 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,247,598 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,570.36 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.3084
3.2700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 3.2999, compared to 3.2874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0599 IQD (High: 3.3075 / Low: 3.2476). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0173 IQD (High: 3.3145 / Low: 3.2972).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0599
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.2998) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.7717), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4719 (-12.51%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.2998
2017 Avg (January) 3.7717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3262 3.2768 3.2998
February 3.3067 3.2770 3.2897
March 3.3194 3.2816 3.2961
April 3.3145 3.2972 3.3051
May 3.3145 3.2909 3.3052
June 3.3167 3.2922 3.3036
July 3.3191 3.2961 3.3022
August 3.3126 3.2895 3.3002
September 3.3195 3.2765 3.2933
October 3.2875 3.2692 3.2787
November 3.3075 3.2476 3.2767
December 3.2885 3.2603 3.2732