2019 SAR to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

319.5906 IQD

YEARLY LOW

312.9157 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

317.6155 IQD

2019 SAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 319.5906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 312.9157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6750 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 317.6868 to the December average rate of 317.6425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 319.5906 was up 0.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 319.5369, 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 1,597,953 IQD

2018 Average 1,586,350 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,564,578 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,374.85 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

317.7765

317.4217

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 317.6405, compared to 317.5905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0500 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 317.6405

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 317.5905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 5.3302 IQD (High: 318.2459 / Low: 312.9157). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9261 IQD (High: 318.2129 / Low: 317.2868).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.3302

February Spread (Stable) ±0.9261

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2290 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 317.6868) against the same month in 2018 (average: 316.8802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8065 (+0.25%).

2019 Avg (January) 317.6868

2018 Avg (January) 316.8802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	319.5906	316.6226	317.6868
February	318.2129	317.2868	317.7456
March	318.7565	317.1557	317.5322
April	319.1907	317.2535	317.7469
May	318.8602	317.1092	317.6803
June	318.9235	316.2917	317.4513
July	319.0404	316.8545	317.6093
August	318.2459	312.9157	317.5506
September	318.7684	315.3546	317.4954
October	318.4291	316.9123	317.5268
November	318.4060	317.2983	317.7185
December	318.2968	316.9780	317.6425