2014 SBD to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 SBD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the SBD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 163.6950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 151.6503.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0447 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.6876 to the December average rate of 155.3915, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 163.6950 was down 1.10% compared to the 2013 peak of 165.5092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
SBD to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 160.9922, compared to 159.7798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2124 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 8.4848 IQD (High: 160.1351 / Low: 151.6503). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2696 IQD (High: 161.8480 / Low: 159.5784).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.9502 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 160.6281) against the same month in 2013 (average: 163.0660), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4379 (-1.50%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 162.6598 | 159.9613 | 161.6876 |
| February | 161.8480 | 159.5784 | 160.4943 |
| March | 163.6950 | 160.0624 | 160.6281 |
| April | 162.9572 | 159.4884 | 160.2046 |
| May | 161.7148 | 159.1986 | 160.6768 |
| June | 163.2369 | 159.2655 | 162.2619 |
| July | 163.3266 | 160.6568 | 162.4461 |
| August | 163.3384 | 160.3974 | 162.4705 |
| September | 163.5655 | 158.7023 | 160.8886 |
| October | 160.3423 | 157.3260 | 159.1402 |
| November | 160.0986 | 157.0980 | 158.3417 |
| December | 160.1351 | 151.6503 | 155.3915 |