YEARLY HIGH
21.1682 IQD
YEARLY LOW
19.2319 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.1261 IQD

2017 RUB to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 21.1682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 19.2319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9363 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.7216 to the December average rate of 20.3254, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 21.1682 was up 8.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 19.4947, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105,841 IQD
2016 Average 85,638 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 96,160 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,681.32 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.8251
19.4721
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 20.2674, compared to 19.9847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2827 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 1.3517 IQD (High: 20.6766 / Low: 19.3249). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5258 IQD (High: 20.5741 / Low: 20.0483).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.3517
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5739 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 20.7124) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.4643), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2481 (+25.80%).

2017 Avg (April) 20.7124
2016 Avg (April) 16.4643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.0084 19.2552 19.7216
February 20.8323 19.7910 20.2229
March 20.9235 19.8332 20.3131
April 21.1682 20.3915 20.7124
May 20.8615 19.9163 20.4758
June 20.6766 19.3249 20.1587
July 20.0729 19.2738 19.5848
August 20.0461 19.2319 19.6499
September 20.5741 20.0483 20.3218
October 20.5507 19.9925 20.2274
November 20.2426 19.2485 19.7991
December 20.6834 20.0438 20.3254