YEARLY HIGH
318.8847 IQD
YEARLY LOW
285.0404 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
310.5929 IQD

2015 SAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 318.8847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 285.0404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.8443 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 311.4411 to the December average rate of 292.2693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 318.8847 was down 0.44% compared to the 2014 peak of 320.3053, 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 1,594,423 IQD
2014 Average 1,562,932 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,425,202 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169,221.29 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

318.7963
289.8577
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 315.0654, compared to 306.1203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.9451 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 315.0654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 306.1203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 31.6933 IQD (High: 316.7337 / Low: 285.0404). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4217 IQD (High: 317.7098 / Low: 315.2882).

November Spread (Volatile) ±31.6933
February Spread (Stable) ±2.4217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 17.8871 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.8871

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 316.1813) against the same month in 2014 (average: 313.0020), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1792 (+1.02%).

2015 Avg (May) 316.1813
2014 Avg (May) 313.0020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 317.5847 301.6830 311.4411
February 317.7098 315.2882 316.3847
March 318.0480 312.3938 314.9246
April 318.6667 313.2889 315.7667
May 318.8847 314.3118 316.1813
June 317.7292 308.5438 315.6939
July 317.7098 313.6090 315.5171
August 317.7550 305.0884 309.0763
September 316.8041 304.6283 311.8659
October 316.9675 300.4095 312.9402
November 316.7337 285.0404 295.0532
December 294.4289 290.0691 292.2693