2018 PYG to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2183 IQD

YEARLY LOW

0.1981 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2077 IQD

2018 PYG to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.2183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.1981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0202 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2105 to the December average rate of 0.2011, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2183 was up 0.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2180, 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 1,091 IQD

2017 Average 1,041 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 991 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.75 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2166

0.1987

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 0.2120, compared to 0.2034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2120

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0069 IQD (High: 0.2146 / Low: 0.2077). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 IQD (High: 0.2094 / Low: 0.2074).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2151) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2129), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+1.02%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2151

2017 Avg (March) 0.2129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2134	0.2087	0.2105
February	0.2133	0.2091	0.2118
March	0.2183	0.2126	0.2151
April	0.2158	0.2138	0.2145
May	0.2146	0.2077	0.2112
June	0.2103	0.2072	0.2090
July	0.2094	0.2074	0.2083
August	0.2079	0.2040	0.2066
September	0.2048	0.2017	0.2037
October	0.2023	0.1981	0.2002
November	0.2023	0.1987	0.2005
December	0.2017	0.1992	0.2011