YEARLY HIGH
354.7575 IQD
YEARLY LOW
344.8159 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
349.1701 IQD

2025 SAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 354.7575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 344.8159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9416 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 349.1694 to the December average rate of 349.0970, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 354.7575 was up 0.63% compared to the 2024 peak of 352.5350, 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 1,773,788 IQD
2024 Average 1,745,284 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,724,079 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,708.21 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

349.6773
348.4285
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 349.2687, compared to 349.0715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1972 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 349.2687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 349.0715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 6.4905 IQD (High: 354.7575 / Low: 348.2670). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6597 IQD (High: 349.4239 / Low: 348.7642).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.4905
June Spread (Stable) ±0.6597

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6087 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 349.5165) against the same month in 2024 (average: 349.3746), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1419 (+0.04%).

2025 Avg (February) 349.5165
2024 Avg (February) 349.3746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 350.5137 348.2442 349.1694
February 354.7575 348.2670 349.5165
March 349.7883 348.3723 349.1944
April 350.6188 347.7303 348.9885
May 350.3227 348.8563 349.5732
June 349.4239 348.7642 349.1698
July 349.4734 348.3558 349.1412
August 349.9459 344.8159 348.5326
September 351.1183 348.0168 349.1841
October 351.2405 347.6966 349.3489
November 350.1011 348.2342 349.1250
December 349.5456 347.3050 349.0970