YEARLY HIGH
0.2180 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.2031 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2083 IQD

2017 PYG to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PYG to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.2180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 0.2031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0149 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2058 to the December average rate of 0.2103, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2180 was up 3.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2114, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,090 IQD
2016 Average 1,005 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,015 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.46 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2137
0.2048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.2086, compared to 0.2079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0148 IQD (High: 0.2180 / Low: 0.2032). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 IQD (High: 0.2077 / Low: 0.2045).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.2129) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1911), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0219 (+11.45%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.2129
2016 Avg (March) 0.1911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2077 0.2045 0.2058
February 0.2112 0.2050 0.2067
March 0.2180 0.2032 0.2129
April 0.2155 0.2032 0.2092
May 0.2123 0.2052 0.2078
June 0.2130 0.2067 0.2094
July 0.2134 0.2088 0.2107
August 0.2117 0.2047 0.2089
September 0.2094 0.2035 0.2060
October 0.2084 0.2034 0.2058
November 0.2089 0.2031 0.2055
December 0.2132 0.2086 0.2103