YEARLY HIGH
0.0582 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.0502 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0541 IQD

2017 STD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the STD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0512 to the December average rate of 0.0575, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0582 was up 4.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 291 IQD
2016 Average 257 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 251 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.04 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0582
0.0505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0519, compared to 0.0563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0025 IQD (High: 0.0541 / Low: 0.0517). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 IQD (High: 0.0567 / Low: 0.0557).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0575) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+13.89%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0575
2016 Avg (December) 0.0505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0518 0.0502 0.0512
February 0.0522 0.0508 0.0513
March 0.0523 0.0502 0.0513
April 0.0523 0.0505 0.0512
May 0.0541 0.0517 0.0527
June 0.0546 0.0529 0.0535
July 0.0558 0.0541 0.0549
August 0.0571 0.0556 0.0563
September 0.0575 0.0560 0.0570
October 0.0567 0.0557 0.0561
November 0.0575 0.0556 0.0561
December 0.0582 0.0571 0.0575