YEARLY HIGH
357.7450 IQD
YEARLY LOW
310.9805 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
330.1294 IQD

2018 PLN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 357.7450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 310.9805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.7645 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 348.4868 to the December average rate of 315.9679, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 357.7450 was up 4.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 341.6671, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,154,900 IQD
2017 Average 6,232,088 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 6,219,609 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 935,290.39 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

354.9872
311.1858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 341.1619, compared to 319.0969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.0650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 341.1619
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 319.0969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 18.6171 IQD (High: 335.5284 / Low: 316.9114). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0685 IQD (High: 318.3641 / Low: 313.2956).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.6171
December Spread (Stable) ±5.0685

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 19.8066 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.8066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 351.3370) against the same month in 2017 (average: 291.7809), the exchange rate shifted by +59.5561 (+20.41%).

2018 Avg (February) 351.3370
2017 Avg (February) 291.7809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 357.1254 338.9901 348.4868
February 357.7450 345.3662 351.3370
March 353.1667 342.8695 347.8126
April 354.0028 339.2453 348.2077
May 335.5284 316.9114 328.4012
June 328.9369 315.5223 322.7261
July 326.6753 315.1420 322.0552
August 326.7470 312.8418 320.8772
September 327.8323 319.8235 323.0200
October 321.9249 311.0671 317.8252
November 317.5504 310.9805 314.8360
December 318.3641 313.2956 315.9679