YEARLY HIGH
0.0069 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0065 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0066 SBD

2018 IQD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.0065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0065 to the December average rate of 0.0068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0069 was up 0.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0068, 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 35 SBD
2017 Average 33 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 32 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.19 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0068
0.0065
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IQD to SBD 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 0.0066, compared to 0.0067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0003 SBD (High: 0.0069 / Low: 0.0067). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SBD (High: 0.0066 / Low: 0.0066).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0068) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+3.86%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0068
2017 Avg (December) 0.0065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
February 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
March 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
April 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
May 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
June 0.0067 0.0066 0.0066
July 0.0067 0.0066 0.0066
August 0.0066 0.0066 0.0066
September 0.0066 0.0066 0.0066
October 0.0067 0.0066 0.0067
November 0.0068 0.0066 0.0067
December 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068