2018 UAH to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

45.9120 IQD

YEARLY LOW

40.8860 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.7980 IQD

2018 UAH to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 45.9120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 40.8860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0259 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.7292 to the December average rate of 42.9476, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 45.9120 was down 0.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 46.3369, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 229,560 IQD

2017 Average 220,599 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 204,430 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,129.75 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

45.8396

41.3555

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 44.4726, compared to 43.1233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.4726

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.1233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.9795 IQD (High: 44.2217 / Low: 42.2422). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6175 IQD (High: 42.5372 / Low: 41.9198).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.9795

September Spread (Stable) ±0.6175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.8457 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8457

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 45.4581) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.6243), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8338 (+4.20%).

2018 Avg (April) 45.4581

2017 Avg (April) 43.6243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	42.7923	40.8860	41.7292
February	44.3218	42.5623	43.6867
March	45.8112	44.0786	45.1336
April	45.9120	44.8147	45.4581
May	45.8121	45.0921	45.4659
June	45.7378	44.9224	45.3622
July	45.4471	44.3635	45.1467
August	44.2217	42.2422	43.3010
September	42.5372	41.9198	42.2901
October	42.7013	42.0631	42.4040
November	43.2023	42.0426	42.6505
December	43.5672	42.2752	42.9476