YEARLY HIGH
1739.8277 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1644.4415 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1687.2715 IQD

2018 XDR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 1739.8277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 1644.4415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 95.3862 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1708.9915 to the December average rate of 1657.5590, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1739.8277 was up 2.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 1695.1470, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,699,138 IQD
2017 Average 8,134,090 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 8,222,207 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 476,930.84 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1731.2451
1649.6666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1710.0848, compared to 1664.4581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 45.6266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1710.0848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1664.4581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 46.2700 IQD (High: 1730.7566 / Low: 1684.4866). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.8688 IQD (High: 1676.8751 / Low: 1665.0063).

January Spread (Volatile) ±46.2700
September Spread (Stable) ±11.8688

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 27.3533 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.3533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1724.3875) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1591.1084), the exchange rate shifted by +133.2792 (+8.38%).

2018 Avg (March) 1724.3875
2017 Avg (March) 1591.1084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1730.7566 1684.4866 1708.9915
February 1739.2527 1708.8585 1722.7064
March 1739.8277 1714.1152 1724.3875
April 1735.0839 1706.6638 1724.4469
May 1712.5031 1679.7177 1697.0935
June 1697.8243 1669.8822 1682.8829
July 1681.6928 1659.3331 1672.8366
August 1674.0557 1660.4064 1666.7327
September 1676.8751 1665.0063 1671.5331
October 1668.3740 1651.0537 1661.6227
November 1662.9126 1644.4415 1656.4648
December 1666.2454 1651.8403 1657.5590