YEARLY HIGH
149.4669 IQD
YEARLY LOW
143.0122 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
145.2889 IQD

2019 SBD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 149.4669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 143.0122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4548 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.9430 to the December average rate of 143.8273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 149.4669 was down 3.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 154.3512, 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 747,335 IQD
2018 Average 755,226 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 715,061 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,273.80 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

147.2546
143.5158
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 146.1421, compared to 144.4357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.1421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 144.4357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 5.2933 IQD (High: 149.4669 / Low: 144.1737). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0845 IQD (High: 145.4713 / Low: 144.3867).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.2933
June Spread (Stable) ±1.0845

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.1543 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 146.9430) against the same month in 2018 (average: 152.9661), the exchange rate shifted by -6.0231 (-3.94%).

2019 Avg (January) 146.9430
2018 Avg (January) 152.9661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 149.4669 144.1737 146.9430
February 149.1163 145.0239 146.8941
March 148.1993 145.3711 146.5245
April 148.9222 144.8633 146.1652
May 147.5253 144.8941 145.5477
June 145.4713 144.3867 144.7783
July 145.9708 143.6799 144.5462
August 147.0417 144.5611 145.6820
September 146.4806 143.1950 144.5276
October 145.2492 143.0634 143.9958
November 146.3053 143.0122 144.0355
December 144.9841 143.3061 143.8273