YEARLY HIGH
11.5394 IQD
YEARLY LOW
10.6815 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0318 IQD

2018 VUV to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 11.5394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 10.6815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8579 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2925 to the December average rate of 10.7498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.5394 was up 1.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.3673, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,697 IQD
2017 Average 54,866 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 53,408 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,289.36 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.3569
10.6724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 11.2014, compared to 10.8622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.4259 IQD (High: 11.5319 / Low: 11.1061). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0425 IQD (High: 11.0103 / Low: 10.9678).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4259
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2606 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 11.2925) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.8427), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4497 (+4.15%).

2018 Avg (January) 11.2925
2017 Avg (January) 10.8427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5394 11.1580 11.2925
February 11.5319 11.1061 11.2999
March 11.3487 11.1573 11.2590
April 11.3351 11.1300 11.2340
May 11.1438 10.9529 11.0547
June 11.1966 10.8789 11.0685
July 11.0394 10.8630 10.9715
August 11.0042 10.9563 10.9812
September 11.0103 10.9678 10.9901
October 10.9848 10.6815 10.7294
November 10.8187 10.6878 10.7513
December 10.9056 10.6992 10.7498