2017 SBD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

154.3828 IQD

YEARLY LOW

146.0246 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

150.1848 IQD

2017 SBD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 154.3828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 146.0246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3582 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.2871 to the December average rate of 153.0884, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 154.3828 was up 1.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 152.5340, 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 771,914 IQD

2016 Average 720,415 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 730,123 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,790.97 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

153.5654

147.8421

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 149.9722, compared to 150.3974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.9722

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.3974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 6.2223 IQD (High: 154.3828 / Low: 148.1604). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7530 IQD (High: 150.5491 / Low: 148.7961).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.2223

October Spread (Stable) ±1.7530

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3855 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3855

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 150.7516) against the same month in 2016 (average: 148.9957), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7559 (+1.18%).

2017 Avg (August) 150.7516

2016 Avg (August) 148.9957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	151.7352	147.2888	150.2871
February	153.3363	150.7048	151.8222
March	152.2521	149.6499	151.1685
April	152.3109	148.0889	149.8110
May	150.7688	146.3876	148.4254
June	150.7688	147.0046	148.3190
July	150.8025	147.7633	149.1287
August	154.3828	148.1604	150.7516
September	153.3327	149.1487	150.8663
October	150.5491	148.7961	149.5076
November	151.0693	146.0246	149.0420
December	154.1289	151.1789	153.0884