2018 SAR to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

319.5369 IQD

YEARLY LOW

315.0317 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

317.2635 IQD

2018 SAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 319.5369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 315.0317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5053 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 316.8802 to the December average rate of 317.5957, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 319.5369 was up 0.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 319.3509, 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 1,597,685 IQD

2017 Average 1,563,867 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,575,158 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,526.27 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

318.1018

316.0404

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 316.8977, compared to 317.6293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 316.8977

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 317.6293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.9751 IQD (High: 319.4207 / Low: 315.4456). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2226 IQD (High: 318.5455 / Low: 317.3228).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.9751

September Spread (Stable) ±1.2226

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6681 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6681

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 317.5957) against the same month in 2017 (average: 317.4110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1848 (+0.06%).

2018 Avg (December) 317.5957

2017 Avg (December) 317.4110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	319.4207	315.4456	316.8802
February	318.2079	315.4120	316.2121
March	318.9885	315.4288	316.5353
April	318.1733	316.5080	317.1406
May	318.2345	315.0317	317.3206
June	319.3576	316.1869	317.2972
July	318.3240	315.9819	317.5343
August	318.3688	316.9327	317.6822
September	318.5455	317.3228	317.9300
October	318.2803	316.6457	317.5957
November	318.0125	315.5025	317.4379
December	319.5369	317.1177	317.5957