YEARLY HIGH
4.7863 IQD
YEARLY LOW
4.6024 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6879 IQD

2017 YER to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 4.7863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 4.6024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1839 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7201 to the December average rate of 4.7557, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.7863 was down 6.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.1259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,931 IQD
2016 Average 23,751 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 23,012 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 919.47 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.7651
4.6530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 4.6943, compared to 4.6815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1218 IQD (High: 4.7242 / Low: 4.6024). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0583 IQD (High: 4.7049 / Low: 4.6466).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1218
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0583

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0236 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4.7557) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.7016), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0542 (+1.15%).

2017 Avg (December) 4.7557
2016 Avg (December) 4.7016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7542 4.6758 4.7201
February 4.7699 4.7012 4.7243
March 4.7365 4.6484 4.7007
April 4.7253 4.6383 4.6806
May 4.7223 4.6426 4.6718
June 4.7239 4.6414 4.6683
July 4.7242 4.6024 4.6624
August 4.7243 4.6208 4.6644
September 4.7303 4.6478 4.6793
October 4.7049 4.6466 4.6649
November 4.7305 4.6335 4.6623
December 4.7863 4.7259 4.7557