2018 PEN to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

372.3670 IQD

YEARLY LOW

351.7944 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

362.1911 IQD

2018 PEN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 372.3670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 351.7944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.5726 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 369.5287 to the December average rate of 354.1341, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 372.3670 was up 0.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 369.9542, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,861,835 IQD

2017 Average 1,798,959 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,758,972 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,863.12 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

371.1800

351.3651

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 365.9431, compared to 358.4392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.5039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 365.9431

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 358.4392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 9.1093 IQD (High: 369.9877 / Low: 360.8784). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2034 IQD (High: 354.2046 / Low: 352.0012).

February Spread (Volatile) ±9.1093

November Spread (Stable) ±2.2034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.5043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 369.5287) against the same month in 2017 (average: 353.7213), the exchange rate shifted by +15.8074 (+4.47%).

2018 Avg (January) 369.5287

2017 Avg (January) 353.7213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	372.3670	367.6371	369.5287
February	369.9877	360.8784	365.0244
March	368.9962	362.2042	365.2601
April	370.2640	365.7962	368.1976
May	367.1432	361.3234	363.7408
June	366.0251	361.9217	363.9069
July	364.8579	361.7656	363.5357
August	365.0684	358.1027	362.1341
September	362.5117	357.2901	360.3104
October	360.3586	354.2534	357.5046
November	354.2046	352.0012	353.0163
December	356.5499	351.7944	354.1341