YEARLY HIGH
77.7423 IQD
YEARLY LOW
62.0315 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.0981 IQD

2017 ARS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 77.7423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 62.0315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.7109 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.3176 to the December average rate of 67.2023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 77.7423 was down 9.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 85.9076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 388,712 IQD
2016 Average 386,604 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 310,157 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,554.47 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

77.3398
65.7791
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 74.8899, compared to 67.3062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.5837 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.8899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.3062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 7.2116 IQD (High: 69.2431 / Low: 62.0315). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6784 IQD (High: 67.4871 / Low: 65.8087).

December Spread (Volatile) ±7.2116
October Spread (Stable) ±1.6784

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.5798 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5798

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 76.3765) against the same month in 2016 (average: 76.1630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2135 (+0.28%).

2017 Avg (April) 76.3765
2016 Avg (April) 76.1630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.2396 73.1713 74.3176
February 77.3400 74.6195 75.8774
March 76.7259 74.5782 75.6998
April 77.7423 75.2493 76.3765
May 77.3358 72.0930 74.4791
June 74.2895 70.1266 72.5892
July 70.8146 65.3434 68.0094
August 68.6921 65.6172 67.0030
September 69.3232 66.3574 67.9720
October 67.4871 65.8087 66.9081
November 68.4201 65.9656 66.7425
December 69.2431 62.0315 67.2023