YEARLY HIGH
1.4507 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1.3577 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3988 IQD

2017 RWF to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1.4507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 1.3577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0930 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4244 to the December average rate of 1.3881, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4507 was down 8.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5864, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,254 IQD
2016 Average 7,308 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 6,789 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 464.82 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4301
1.3622
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 1.4058, compared to 1.3918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0574 IQD (High: 1.4327 / Low: 1.3753). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 IQD (High: 1.4025 / Low: 1.3791).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0574
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0197 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.4244) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4581), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0337 (-2.31%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.4244
2016 Avg (January) 1.4581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4507 1.4121 1.4244
February 1.4412 1.4004 1.4154
March 1.4346 1.3852 1.4083
April 1.4333 1.3847 1.4009
May 1.4200 1.3774 1.3966
June 1.4258 1.3724 1.3895
July 1.4327 1.3753 1.3999
August 1.4234 1.3723 1.4040
September 1.4190 1.3803 1.4036
October 1.4096 1.3627 1.3875
November 1.3963 1.3577 1.3678
December 1.4025 1.3791 1.3881