YEARLY HIGH
0.4916 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.4768 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4867 SOS

2019 IQD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the IQD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.4916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 0.4768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0148 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4871 to the December average rate of 0.4867, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4916 was down 1.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4968, 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 2,458 SOS
2018 Average 2,432 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,384 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.22 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4881
0.4853
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 0.4870, compared to 0.4864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0115 SOS (High: 0.4882 / Low: 0.4768). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 SOS (High: 0.4882 / Low: 0.4848).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.4871) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4879), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-0.17%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.4871
2018 Avg (January) 0.4879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4916 0.4848 0.4871
February 0.4882 0.4848 0.4863
March 0.4912 0.4848 0.4871
April 0.4882 0.4848 0.4863
May 0.4912 0.4848 0.4875
June 0.4916 0.4848 0.4878
July 0.4908 0.4848 0.4872
August 0.4882 0.4768 0.4855
September 0.4882 0.4848 0.4864
October 0.4893 0.4846 0.4866
November 0.4882 0.4846 0.4862
December 0.4897 0.4846 0.4867