2018 UYU to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

42.2680 IQD

YEARLY LOW

35.9323 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

38.9070 IQD

2018 UYU to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 42.2680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 35.9323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3357 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.6000 to the December average rate of 36.9761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 42.2680 was down 0.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.4615, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 211,340 IQD

2017 Average 204,759 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 179,661 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,678.51 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

42.6051

35.6310

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 40.7384, compared to 37.0756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.7384

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.0756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 4.0017 IQD (High: 41.8998 / Low: 37.8980). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3918 IQD (High: 36.3716 / Low: 35.9798).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.0017

October Spread (Stable) ±0.3918

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 2.5368 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 42.0239) against the same month in 2017 (average: 41.1668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8571 (+2.08%).

2018 Avg (April) 42.0239

2017 Avg (April) 41.1668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.9333	41.2885	41.6000
February	41.8744	41.1025	41.5599
March	41.9822	41.5634	41.8195
April	42.2680	41.7457	42.0239
May	41.8998	37.8980	39.4871
June	38.3949	37.4206	37.9399
July	38.9848	37.6634	38.1789
August	39.6667	37.0584	38.1977
September	37.1860	35.9323	36.3611
October	36.3716	35.9798	36.2121
November	37.1204	36.2873	36.5275
December	37.3672	36.7498	36.9761