YEARLY HIGH
41.1341 IQD
YEARLY LOW
38.3277 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.5148 IQD

2018 TWD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 41.1341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 38.3277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8063 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.3883 to the December average rate of 38.7198, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.1341 was up 2.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 40.1242, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 205,670 IQD
2017 Average 192,796 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 191,639 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,031.59 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

40.8743
38.3526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 40.2546, compared to 38.7749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4796 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.2546
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.7749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.3278 IQD (High: 40.2457 / Low: 38.9179). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4465 IQD (High: 39.1343 / Low: 38.6877).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.3278
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4465

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 40.4826) against the same month in 2017 (average: 38.5583), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9243 (+4.99%).

2018 Avg (April) 40.4826
2017 Avg (April) 38.5583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.8815 39.9606 40.3883
February 41.0329 40.2587 40.5427
March 41.0184 40.3319 40.6641
April 41.1341 40.0869 40.4826
May 40.1942 39.5568 39.8810
June 40.2457 38.9179 39.5688
July 39.2415 38.7471 38.9992
August 39.0641 38.5589 38.8283
September 39.1343 38.6877 38.8469
October 39.0123 38.3277 38.5627
November 38.9517 38.4740 38.6927
December 38.9984 38.4678 38.7198