YEARLY HIGH
64.7594 IQD
YEARLY LOW
28.8653 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.5067 IQD

2018 ARS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 64.7594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 28.8653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.8941 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.5598 to the December average rate of 31.5223, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 64.7594 was down 16.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 77.7423, 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 323,797 IQD
2017 Average 355,304 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 144,326 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179,470.45 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

65.7204
27.7942
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 55.8873, compared to 35.1261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.7611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.8873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.1261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 12.8468 IQD (High: 43.6569 / Low: 30.8101). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9671 IQD (High: 59.1745 / Low: 58.2073).

August Spread (Volatile) ±12.8468
March Spread (Stable) ±0.9671

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 9.2134 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.2134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 62.5598) against the same month in 2017 (average: 74.3176), the exchange rate shifted by -11.7578 (-15.82%).

2018 Avg (January) 62.5598
2017 Avg (January) 74.3176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.7594 60.2428 62.5598
February 61.3584 58.7780 59.8112
March 59.1745 58.2073 58.7221
April 59.1475 57.9010 58.7552
May 57.6374 47.6015 50.7015
June 47.9874 41.1590 44.7737
July 43.7532 41.1244 43.1297
August 43.6569 30.8101 40.1681
September 32.4031 28.8653 30.9547
October 33.2600 30.1928 32.1940
November 33.6580 30.4744 32.7880
December 32.6302 31.0656 31.5223