YEARLY HIGH
12.5701 IQD
YEARLY LOW
11.3661 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.8886 IQD

2018 RSD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 12.5701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 11.3661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2040 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2248 to the December average rate of 11.4614, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.5701 was up 4.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.0815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,851 IQD
2017 Average 54,693 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 56,831 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,020.06 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.4792
11.3509
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 12.1693, compared to 11.6078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.5670 IQD (High: 12.1985 / Low: 11.6316). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1233 IQD (High: 11.8715 / Low: 11.7481).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5670
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1233

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4407 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 12.3756) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.1460), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2297 (+21.98%).

2018 Avg (February) 12.3756
2017 Avg (February) 10.1460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4404 11.9706 12.2248
February 12.5701 12.2134 12.3756
March 12.5315 12.2418 12.3852
April 12.4783 12.1623 12.3512
May 12.1985 11.6316 11.9104
June 11.8981 11.6555 11.7688
July 11.8715 11.7481 11.7975
August 11.8192 11.4609 11.6432
September 11.8847 11.6618 11.7449
October 11.6848 11.4192 11.5549
November 11.5281 11.3715 11.4449
December 11.5440 11.3661 11.4614