YEARLY HIGH
0.0072 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0055 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0069 SBD

2020 IQD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IQD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.0072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0069 to the December average rate of 0.0064, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0072 was up 2.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0070, 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 36 SBD
2019 Average 34 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 27 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.45 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0071
0.0064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.0070, compared to 0.0068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0013 SBD (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0055). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SBD (High: 0.0070 / Low: 0.0070).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0070) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0068), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.85%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0070
2019 Avg (March) 0.0068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
February 0.0069 0.0069 0.0069
March 0.0072 0.0069 0.0070
April 0.0070 0.0070 0.0070
May 0.0070 0.0069 0.0070
June 0.0070 0.0070 0.0070
July 0.0070 0.0069 0.0070
August 0.0069 0.0069 0.0069
September 0.0069 0.0068 0.0069
October 0.0069 0.0068 0.0068
November 0.0068 0.0067 0.0068
December 0.0068 0.0055 0.0064