2018 XCD to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 XCD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the XCD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 443.6249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 437.7347.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8902 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 439.7265 to the December average rate of 440.8758, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 443.6249 was up 0.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 443.1539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
XCD to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 439.7878, compared to 440.8417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0539 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 5.4747 IQD (High: 443.2094 / Low: 437.7347). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7055 IQD (High: 442.0304 / Low: 440.3249).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9241 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 440.8758) against the same month in 2017 (average: 440.4408), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4350 (+0.10%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 443.2094 | 437.7347 | 439.7265 |
| February | 441.5089 | 437.7347 | 438.8024 |
| March | 442.6452 | 437.7347 | 439.2500 |
| April | 441.2314 | 439.2148 | 440.0705 |
| May | 441.6890 | 439.3998 | 440.4920 |
| June | 443.1632 | 439.3998 | 440.3853 |
| July | 441.7349 | 438.4905 | 440.6432 |
| August | 441.7852 | 439.8628 | 440.8653 |
| September | 442.0304 | 440.3249 | 441.2191 |
| October | 441.7186 | 439.4782 | 440.7833 |
| November | 441.5085 | 437.9797 | 440.6635 |
| December | 443.6249 | 440.3249 | 440.8758 |