YEARLY HIGH
119.5134 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.0048 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3068 IQD

2018 VEF to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 119.5134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 119.5086 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.6406 to the December average rate of 0.0048, the exchange rate registered a net change of -100.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 119.5134 was down 0.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 119.6409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 597,567 IQD
2017 Average 580,867 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 24 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 597,543.13 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

129.4042
-11.7588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 26.6070, compared to 0.0066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.6004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.6070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 118.9534 IQD (High: 118.9943 / Low: 0.0408). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IQD (High: 0.0048 / Low: 0.0048).

February Spread (Volatile) ±118.9534
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 75.7282 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -75.7282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 117.6406) against the same month in 2017 (average: 118.2221), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5815 (-0.49%).

2018 Avg (January) 117.6406
2017 Avg (January) 118.2221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 119.5134 112.8779 117.6406
February 118.9943 0.0408 41.9124
March 0.0410 0.0294 0.0330
April 0.0296 0.0178 0.0250
May 0.0173 0.0149 0.0165
June 0.0150 0.0149 0.0149
July 0.0149 0.0111 0.0133
August 0.0112 0.0048 0.0071
September 0.0048 0.0048 0.0048
October 0.0048 0.0048 0.0048
November 0.0048 0.0048 0.0048
December 0.0048 0.0048 0.0048