2021 SAR to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

391.9381 IQD

YEARLY LOW

386.0967 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

389.2725 IQD

2021 SAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 391.9381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 386.0967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8414 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 389.7882 to the December average rate of 389.0762, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 391.9381 was up 0.60% compared to the 2020 peak of 389.5938, 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 1,959,691 IQD

2020 Average 1,595,528 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,930,484 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,206.97 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

389.8754

388.8300

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 389.4523, compared to 389.0927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 389.4523

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 389.0927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 5.8414 IQD (High: 391.9381 / Low: 386.0967). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6191 IQD (High: 389.5512 / Low: 388.9320).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.8414

September Spread (Stable) ±0.6191

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4188 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 389.4447) against the same month in 2020 (average: 316.8729), the exchange rate shifted by +72.5718 (+22.90%).

2021 Avg (May) 389.4447

2020 Avg (May) 316.8729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	391.4143	389.0177	389.7882
February	389.9442	388.8943	389.4697
March	389.9621	388.2413	389.4597
April	389.9688	387.7081	389.2154
May	391.9381	386.0967	389.4447
June	389.9895	389.1310	389.3359
July	389.3927	387.8049	388.9171
August	390.4810	388.5777	389.1498
September	389.5512	388.9320	389.2022
October	389.3787	388.7137	389.1687
November	389.5722	388.5788	389.0419
December	391.5808	387.8063	389.0762