2018 YER to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.7890 IQD

YEARLY LOW

4.4765 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.7524 IQD

2018 YER to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 4.7890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 4.4765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3125 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7480 to the December average rate of 4.7597, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.7890 was up 0.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.7863, 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 23,945 IQD

2017 Average 23,439 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 22,382 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,562.44 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.7673

4.7214

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 4.7456, compared to 4.7592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7456

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.3020 IQD (High: 4.7785 / Low: 4.4765). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 IQD (High: 4.7727 / Low: 4.7533).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3020

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0194

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4.7597) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.7557), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+0.08%).

2018 Avg (December) 4.7597

2017 Avg (December) 4.7557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.7851	4.7263	4.7480
February	4.7680	4.7249	4.7376
March	4.7785	4.4765	4.7252
April	4.7641	4.7423	4.7517
May	4.7721	4.7443	4.7562
June	4.7849	4.7439	4.7549
July	4.7715	4.7345	4.7567
August	4.7691	4.7484	4.7597
September	4.7727	4.7533	4.7635
October	4.7704	4.7442	4.7587
November	4.7661	4.7288	4.7571
December	4.7890	4.7524	4.7597