YEARLY HIGH
0.0401 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0059 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0196 SDG

2018 IQD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 0.0401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0343 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0059 to the December average rate of 0.0399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 576.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0401 was up 578.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0059, 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 201 SDG
2017 Average 28 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 29 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171.46 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0434
0.0025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to SDG 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 0.0135, compared to 0.0257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0249 SDG (High: 0.0400 / Low: 0.0151). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SDG (High: 0.0151 / Low: 0.0151).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0249
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0400) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0343 (+599.25%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0400
2017 Avg (November) 0.0057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0059 0.0059 0.0059
February 0.0153 0.0059 0.0141
March 0.0154 0.0151 0.0152
April 0.0153 0.0152 0.0152
May 0.0152 0.0151 0.0152
June 0.0152 0.0151 0.0151
July 0.0152 0.0151 0.0151
August 0.0152 0.0151 0.0151
September 0.0151 0.0151 0.0151
October 0.0400 0.0151 0.0288
November 0.0401 0.0399 0.0400
December 0.0400 0.0399 0.0399