YEARLY HIGH
314.3996 IQD
YEARLY LOW
310.8692 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
312.3233 IQD

2011 SAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 314.3996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 310.8692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5305 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 313.1669 to the December average rate of 311.6174, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 314.3996 was down 0.77% compared to the 2010 peak of 316.8444, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,571,998 IQD
2010 Average 1,556,760 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,554,346 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,652.32 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

314.4049
311.2058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to IQD 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 312.9345, compared to 311.7121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 312.9345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 311.7121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 3.1043 IQD (High: 314.1965 / Low: 311.0922). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5955 IQD (High: 312.1236 / Low: 311.5281).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.1043
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5955

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8561 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 312.9911) against the same month in 2010 (average: 312.1095), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8816 (+0.28%).

2011 Avg (April) 312.9911
2010 Avg (April) 312.1095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 314.2343 311.1381 313.1669
February 314.3286 313.5738 314.1383
March 314.3639 311.4368 313.6810
April 314.3996 311.3874 312.9911
May 314.1965 311.0922 312.1350
June 311.7063 311.0527 311.4944
July 311.9225 310.8692 311.4724
August 311.8479 310.9165 311.6446
September 312.1236 311.5281 311.9318
October 312.1103 311.1646 311.7950
November 312.1164 311.4690 311.8114
December 312.0684 311.0408 311.6174