YEARLY HIGH
1.4158 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1.3342 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3701 IQD

2018 RWF to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.4158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.3342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0816 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3922 to the December average rate of 1.3496, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4158 was down 2.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4507, 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 7,079 IQD
2017 Average 6,994 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 6,671 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 407.88 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3969
1.3415
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 1.3816, compared to 1.3586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0362 IQD (High: 1.4158 / Low: 1.3796). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0160 IQD (High: 1.3890 / Low: 1.3730).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0362
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0160

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.3922) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4244), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0322 (-2.26%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.3922
2017 Avg (January) 1.4244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4158 1.3796 1.3922
February 1.4092 1.3780 1.3895
March 1.3890 1.3730 1.3808
April 1.3895 1.3725 1.3785
May 1.3871 1.3700 1.3745
June 1.3826 1.3630 1.3739
July 1.3837 1.3592 1.3702
August 1.3849 1.3553 1.3655
September 1.3769 1.3530 1.3608
October 1.3729 1.3456 1.3592
November 1.3611 1.3365 1.3461
December 1.3662 1.3342 1.3496