YEARLY HIGH
157.4070 IQD
YEARLY LOW
132.1099 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
148.3529 IQD

2015 SBD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 157.4070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 132.1099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.2971 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.7580 to the December average rate of 135.4240, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 157.4070 was down 3.84% compared to the 2014 peak of 163.6950, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 787,035 IQD
2014 Average 801,923 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 660,550 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126,485.45 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

155.7177
133.5791
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 152.7835, compared to 143.9223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.8612 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.7835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.9223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 18.0792 IQD (High: 150.1891 / Low: 132.1099). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9386 IQD (High: 154.9822 / Low: 152.0436).

November Spread (Volatile) ±18.0792
May Spread (Stable) ±2.9386

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 8.6213 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 153.7580) against the same month in 2014 (average: 161.6876), the exchange rate shifted by -7.9297 (-4.90%).

2015 Avg (January) 153.7580
2014 Avg (January) 161.6876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 157.4070 147.6184 153.7580
February 156.8536 151.4678 153.8728
March 155.7074 150.4189 152.2793
April 154.5879 150.8742 152.5849
May 154.9822 152.0436 153.6132
June 153.2791 147.1657 150.5929
July 151.1960 147.6988 149.6862
August 149.8962 143.6441 145.4421
September 149.0446 143.7507 146.8082
October 150.2492 140.7777 147.3973
November 150.1891 132.1099 138.7760
December 137.5102 132.9986 135.4240