2018 RON to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

319.5928 IQD

YEARLY LOW

287.4904 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

302.0522 IQD

2018 RON to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 319.5928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 287.4904.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.1024 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 311.7061 to the December average rate of 291.5444, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 319.5928 was up 4.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 306.3957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,597,964 IQD

2017 Average 1,450,207 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,437,452 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 160,511.81 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

316.9292

288.0528

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 309.1267, compared to 294.9776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.1492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 309.1267

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 294.9776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 13.7885 IQD (High: 309.4156 / Low: 295.6270). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6369 IQD (High: 292.1273 / Low: 287.4904).

May Spread (Volatile) ±13.7885

November Spread (Stable) ±4.6369

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 10.0939 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0939

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 314.5228) against the same month in 2017 (average: 278.5205), the exchange rate shifted by +36.0023 (+12.93%).

2018 Avg (February) 314.5228

2017 Avg (February) 278.5205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	317.1825	305.8131	311.7061
February	319.5928	309.7195	314.5228
March	317.4443	310.7114	314.0772
April	317.1217	308.4574	313.2671
May	309.4156	295.6270	303.1732
June	301.4444	294.7961	298.0141
July	302.9602	297.1738	299.4257
August	301.6159	289.8369	296.0705
September	301.7708	296.7600	299.1281
October	296.2209	289.5975	293.2376
November	292.1273	287.4904	290.4591
December	294.2467	289.1215	291.5444