2017 SAR to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

319.3509 IQD

YEARLY LOW

307.2206 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

312.7812 IQD

2017 SAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 319.3509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 307.2206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1303 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 314.8229 to the December average rate of 317.4110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 319.3509 was up 0.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 316.7737, 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 1,596,754 IQD

2016 Average 1,519,087 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,536,103 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,651.55 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

318.0370

310.5250

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 313.1155, compared to 312.4470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 313.1155

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 312.4470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 8.1127 IQD (High: 315.3333 / Low: 307.2206). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9003 IQD (High: 314.0283 / Low: 310.1280).

July Spread (Volatile) ±8.1127

October Spread (Stable) ±3.9003

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.7721 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 317.4110) against the same month in 2016 (average: 313.5294), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8815 (+1.24%).

2017 Avg (December) 317.4110

2016 Avg (December) 313.5294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	317.1833	311.7791	314.8229
February	318.0014	313.5315	315.0126
March	315.3494	310.2205	313.2405
April	315.3178	309.5911	312.2971
May	315.1874	309.8387	311.7867
June	315.2997	309.6819	311.5332
July	315.3333	307.2206	311.1885
August	315.3123	308.4369	311.2236
September	315.6997	310.2484	312.3268
October	314.0283	310.1280	311.3808
November	315.6392	309.2153	311.1510
December	319.3509	315.4288	317.4110