2018 SBD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

154.3512 IQD

YEARLY LOW

144.5863 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

151.0578 IQD

2018 SBD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 154.3512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 144.5863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7649 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.9661 to the December average rate of 147.4205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 154.3512 was down 0.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 154.3828, 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 771,756 IQD

2017 Average 750,894 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 722,932 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,824.35 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

153.5207

146.8659

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 152.3229, compared to 149.7928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.3229

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 149.7928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 5.5286 IQD (High: 150.1149 / Low: 144.5863). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5842 IQD (High: 151.4251 / Low: 150.8408).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.5286

September Spread (Stable) ±0.5842

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.6080 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 152.9661) against the same month in 2017 (average: 150.2871), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6790 (+1.78%).

2018 Avg (January) 152.9661

2017 Avg (January) 150.2871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	154.3512	151.1005	152.9661
February	153.7436	151.7252	152.9131
March	153.6836	151.8454	152.8059
April	153.9434	152.1235	152.7912
May	153.8667	150.3326	152.0346
June	152.0530	149.2651	150.4266
July	151.4114	148.9445	150.5269
August	151.3411	150.6825	151.0260
September	151.4251	150.8408	151.1472
October	151.0747	148.5644	149.7333
November	150.9676	147.8845	148.9030
December	150.1149	144.5863	147.4205