YEARLY HIGH
38.2563 IQD
YEARLY LOW
35.5762 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.8500 IQD

2018 THB to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 38.2563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 35.5762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6802 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.2769 to the December average rate of 36.4290, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 38.2563 was up 3.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 36.8376, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,564,084 IQD
2017 Average 8,650,009 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 8,894,045 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 670,038.72 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.2163
35.5869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 37.4708, compared to 36.2293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2414 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.4708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.2293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.5236 IQD (High: 37.4331 / Low: 35.9095). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3167 IQD (High: 36.2922 / Low: 35.9755).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.5236
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3167

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8511 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8511

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 37.9972) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.9851), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0121 (+11.81%).

2018 Avg (April) 37.9972
2017 Avg (April) 33.9851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.9122 36.5436 37.2769
February 38.0008 37.0963 37.6715
March 38.2439 37.6206 37.9653
April 38.2563 37.6457 37.9972
May 37.6617 36.9686 37.2566
June 37.4331 35.9095 36.6571
July 36.0297 35.5762 35.8060
August 36.6762 35.6397 36.0747
September 36.8616 36.3218 36.5891
October 36.9335 35.7765 36.3421
November 36.2922 35.9755 36.1352
December 36.9385 36.1741 36.4290