YEARLY HIGH
0.5112 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.4828 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4937 SOS

2017 IQD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IQD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.5112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 0.4828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0284 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4894 to the December average rate of 0.4873, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5112 was down 10.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5720, 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 2,556 SOS
2016 Average 2,609 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,414 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141.87 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4973
0.4863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to SOS 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 0.4928, compared to 0.4945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0241 SOS (High: 0.5112 / Low: 0.4871). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 SOS (High: 0.5005 / Low: 0.4947).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0241
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.4964) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4948), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+0.32%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.4964
2016 Avg (November) 0.4948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4918 0.4844 0.4894
February 0.4949 0.4828 0.4901
March 0.4975 0.4882 0.4921
April 0.4985 0.4882 0.4948
May 0.5060 0.4880 0.4949
June 0.4999 0.4889 0.4957
July 0.5024 0.4866 0.4952
August 0.5018 0.4933 0.4957
September 0.5054 0.4912 0.4960
October 0.5005 0.4947 0.4962
November 0.5112 0.4871 0.4964
December 0.4983 0.4841 0.4873