2018 PGK to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

372.5930 IQD

YEARLY LOW

350.8255 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

362.1433 IQD

2018 PGK to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 372.5930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 350.8255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.7675 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 368.7594 to the December average rate of 353.9156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 372.5930 was down 2.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 380.8305, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,862,965 IQD

2017 Average 1,838,821 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,754,127 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,837.55 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

370.2437

352.4312

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 366.7244, compared to 357.5622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.1622 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 366.7244

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 357.5622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 7.6000 IQD (High: 365.6042 / Low: 358.0042). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0822 IQD (High: 356.9330 / Low: 354.8508).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.6000

October Spread (Stable) ±2.0822

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.2366 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 368.7594) against the same month in 2017 (average: 371.7128), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9534 (-0.79%).

2018 Avg (January) 368.7594

2017 Avg (January) 371.7128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	372.5930	365.3875	368.7594
February	370.6419	365.9246	368.6505
March	370.2660	365.1168	368.2345
April	369.1796	364.1104	366.3915
May	366.6941	361.4385	364.6023
June	365.6042	358.0042	363.7083
July	363.8114	360.9593	362.2297
August	362.4531	358.7363	360.0556
September	361.8520	357.7224	358.8394
October	356.9330	354.8508	355.6028
November	357.8394	353.1999	354.7301
December	355.6285	350.8255	353.9156