2017 TOP to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 TOP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the TOP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 539.8745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 499.1018.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.7727 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 513.0251 to the December average rate of 520.2741, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 539.8745 was up 1.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 531.5598, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
TOP to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 513.0367, compared to 522.8167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.7800 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 21.0194 IQD (High: 539.0559 / Low: 518.0366). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.7280 IQD (High: 515.7307 / Low: 506.0027).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 9.1028 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 529.4020) against the same month in 2016 (average: 518.0039), the exchange rate shifted by +11.3981 (+2.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 519.2463 | 505.2430 | 513.0251 |
| February | 529.3286 | 513.1752 | 522.8908 |
| March | 525.5695 | 506.7570 | 513.7880 |
| April | 515.7307 | 506.0027 | 510.0754 |
| May | 510.2531 | 499.1018 | 504.8570 |
| June | 524.9627 | 506.2457 | 513.5837 |
| July | 529.7752 | 511.2923 | 521.8599 |
| August | 539.0559 | 518.0366 | 529.6409 |
| September | 539.8745 | 521.6773 | 529.4020 |
| October | 529.6584 | 513.4794 | 521.7914 |
| November | 519.8755 | 506.2515 | 513.9319 |
| December | 525.7790 | 514.0459 | 520.2741 |