YEARLY HIGH
443.6249 IQD
YEARLY LOW
437.7347 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
440.3147 IQD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,218,125 IQD
2017 Average 2,170,182 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 2,188,674 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,451.03 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

441.4608
438.5608
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 439.7878
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 440.8417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.4747
September Spread (Stable) ±1.7055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (December) 440.8758
2017 Avg (December) 440.4408

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