YEARLY HIGH
0.0032 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0031 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0032 SAR

2018 IQD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.0032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0000 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0032 to the December average rate of 0.0031, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0032 was down 2.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16 SAR
2017 Average 16 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 16 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.22 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0032
0.0031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to SAR 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 0.0032, compared to 0.0031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0032 / Low: 0.0031). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0032 / Low: 0.0031).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0000
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0032) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0032), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.75%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0032
2017 Avg (May) 0.0032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
February 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
March 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
April 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
May 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
June 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
July 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
August 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
September 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
October 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
November 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
December 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031