YEARLY HIGH
391.7851 IQD
YEARLY LOW
383.7618 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
388.7587 IQD

2022 SAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 391.7851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 383.7618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0233 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 388.8621 to the December average rate of 388.3655, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 391.7851 was down 0.04% compared to the 2021 peak of 391.9381, 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 1,958,926 IQD
2021 Average 1,946,358 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,918,809 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,116.72 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

389.6423
387.8411
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 389.1882, compared to 388.3292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 389.1882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 388.3292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 6.5651 IQD (High: 390.3889 / Low: 383.8237). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7559 IQD (High: 389.6758 / Low: 388.9199).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.5651
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7559

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.9649 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 389.3501) against the same month in 2021 (average: 389.3359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0141 (+0.00%).

2022 Avg (June) 389.3501
2021 Avg (June) 389.3359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 389.2589 386.8679 388.8621
February 390.5711 386.3013 388.9857
March 390.8517 388.5235 389.2679
April 391.3057 388.9842 389.4922
May 389.6758 388.9199 389.1714
June 391.7851 388.7760 389.3501
July 389.4700 386.8414 388.3852
August 390.4762 388.1064 388.8337
September 390.3889 383.8237 387.9912
October 390.4223 383.8931 388.3283
November 388.8128 383.7618 388.0711
December 389.4378 387.8311 388.3655