2022 SBD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

183.3784 IQD

YEARLY LOW

175.2611 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

179.3973 IQD

2022 SBD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 183.3784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 175.2611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1172 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 180.7123 to the December average rate of 177.5355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 183.3784 was down 0.61% compared to the 2021 peak of 184.4990, 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 916,892 IQD

2021 Average 910,022 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 876,306 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,586.22 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

182.7927

176.7934

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 180.7981, compared to 177.9965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 180.7981

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 177.9965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 3.3160 IQD (High: 179.9572 / Low: 176.6412). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3072 IQD (High: 178.0981 / Low: 176.7909).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.3160

August Spread (Stable) ±1.3072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.1612 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 182.2928) against the same month in 2021 (average: 182.8297), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5369 (-0.29%).

2022 Avg (April) 182.2928

2021 Avg (April) 182.8297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	181.2691	179.5832	180.7123
February	181.1530	179.3449	180.4309
March	182.1893	180.5907	181.5093
April	183.3784	181.4502	182.2928
May	181.8514	179.5152	180.1316
June	181.1733	178.7642	179.7115
July	179.5113	177.8237	178.8456
August	178.0981	176.7909	177.3818
September	179.7482	176.4623	178.2305
October	179.9572	176.6412	178.6923
November	177.9011	175.2611	177.2934
December	178.5133	176.4254	177.5355