YEARLY HIGH
329.0221 IQD
YEARLY LOW
297.2171 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
319.0916 IQD

2017 QAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 329.0221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 297.2171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.8050 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 324.2735 to the December average rate of 324.4957, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 329.0221 was up 0.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 326.2779, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,645,110 IQD
2016 Average 1,564,790 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,486,086 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 159,024.77 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

326.2795
304.8749
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 322.0055, compared to 316.1778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.8277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 322.0055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 316.1778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 23.0628 IQD (High: 320.2800 / Low: 297.2171). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6170 IQD (High: 327.5821 / Low: 322.9652).

November Spread (Volatile) ±23.0628
February Spread (Stable) ±4.6170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.6407 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 324.4957) against the same month in 2016 (average: 322.9945), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5013 (+0.46%).

2017 Avg (December) 324.4957
2016 Avg (December) 322.9945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 326.7347 321.2107 324.2735
February 327.5821 322.9652 324.4646
March 324.7645 319.5199 322.6116
April 324.8448 318.8526 321.7333
May 324.6316 319.1219 321.1475
June 322.8274 307.0947 317.8023
July 324.8091 312.2238 318.2548
August 322.4689 314.3200 318.9870
September 320.6635 313.5401 316.3711
October 321.8805 306.2700 312.2993
November 320.2800 297.2171 306.6586
December 329.0221 319.0030 324.4957