YEARLY HIGH
0.5335 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.5108 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5227 IQD

2018 TZS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TZS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.5335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 0.5108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0227 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5289 to the December average rate of 0.5175, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5335 was down 2.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5463, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,667 IQD
2017 Average 2,622 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 2,554 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.45 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5300
0.5163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS 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 0.5247, compared to 0.5206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0139 IQD (High: 0.5247 / Low: 0.5108). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 IQD (High: 0.5229 / Low: 0.5209).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5289) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5328), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-0.73%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5289
2017 Avg (January) 0.5328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5335 0.5254 0.5289
February 0.5297 0.5241 0.5263
March 0.5289 0.5231 0.5261
April 0.5279 0.5189 0.5233
May 0.5234 0.5201 0.5218
June 0.5247 0.5108 0.5222
July 0.5255 0.5199 0.5229
August 0.5230 0.5196 0.5219
September 0.5229 0.5209 0.5220
October 0.5224 0.5191 0.5206
November 0.5209 0.5153 0.5187
December 0.5212 0.5151 0.5175