2018 RUB to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.3442 IQD

YEARLY LOW

16.8872 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.0354 IQD

2018 RUB to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 21.3442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 16.8872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4571 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.9741 to the December average rate of 17.6297, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.3442 was up 0.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.1682, 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 106,721 IQD

2017 Average 100,620 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 84,436 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,285.25 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.3086

17.2952

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 20.0439, compared to 18.0268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.0439

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 1.9671 IQD (High: 20.8665 / Low: 18.8994). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4806 IQD (High: 21.0471 / Low: 20.5665).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.9671

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4806

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.1880 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 20.8571) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.2229), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6342 (+3.14%).

2018 Avg (February) 20.8571

2017 Avg (February) 20.2229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.2502	20.6572	20.9741
February	21.3442	20.2772	20.8571
March	21.0471	20.5665	20.7788
April	20.8665	18.8994	19.5908
May	19.5043	18.6572	19.1010
June	19.3055	18.6058	18.9616
July	19.2586	18.6703	18.9491
August	18.9289	17.4846	17.9490
September	18.1671	16.8872	17.6467
October	18.3441	17.8006	18.0850
November	18.1770	17.5206	17.9014
December	17.9804	17.0971	17.6297