2018 QAR to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

329.2830 IQD

YEARLY LOW

321.6112 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

326.8024 IQD

2018 QAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 329.2830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 321.6112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6717 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 326.4696 to the December average rate of 326.7409, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 329.2830 was up 0.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 329.0221, 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 1,646,415 IQD

2017 Average 1,595,426 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,608,056 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,358.66 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

327.6321

325.5184

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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 326.4372, compared to 327.1676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 326.4372

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 327.1676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 7.6717 IQD (High: 329.2830 / Low: 321.6112). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0437 IQD (High: 327.8752 / Low: 326.8315).

December Spread (Volatile) ±7.6717

August Spread (Stable) ±1.0437

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7751 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 326.7409) against the same month in 2017 (average: 324.4957), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2452 (+0.69%).

2018 Avg (December) 326.7409

2017 Avg (December) 324.4957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	328.9746	324.8678	326.4696
February	327.6225	324.8219	325.6945
March	328.5556	324.8219	325.9922
April	327.7087	325.9663	326.6345
May	327.8459	326.1393	326.9624
June	328.8966	326.1036	326.8698
July	327.8725	325.4628	327.0694
August	327.8752	326.8315	327.3205
September	328.0285	326.8333	327.4559
October	327.8678	326.6924	327.2312
November	327.6804	325.9816	327.1874
December	329.2830	321.6112	326.7409