YEARLY HIGH
11.7781 IQD
YEARLY LOW
10.0195 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.9025 IQD

2018 NPR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 11.7781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 10.0195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7586 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6735 to the December average rate of 10.5420, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.7781 was up 1.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.6546, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,891 IQD
2017 Average 56,329 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 50,098 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,792.80 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.8293
9.9597
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 11.3204, compared to 10.4847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.5452 IQD (High: 10.6844 / Low: 10.1392). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1018 IQD (High: 10.8864 / Low: 10.7846).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5452
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3642 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 11.6735) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.8412), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8323 (+7.68%).

2018 Avg (January) 11.6735
2017 Avg (January) 10.8412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7781 11.5933 11.6735
February 11.6413 11.3431 11.5136
March 11.4827 11.3426 11.4100
April 11.4683 11.1153 11.3210
May 11.2121 10.8940 11.0267
June 11.1186 10.8238 10.9775
July 10.8864 10.7846 10.8386
August 10.8822 10.5161 10.7072
September 10.5161 10.2474 10.3429
October 10.2237 10.0195 10.1155
November 10.6844 10.1392 10.3619
December 10.7119 10.3387 10.5420