YEARLY HIGH
179.7034 IQD
YEARLY LOW
153.7391 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
162.9689 IQD

2023 SBD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SBD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 179.7034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 153.7391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.9643 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.6235 to the December average rate of 154.9732, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 179.7034 was down 2.00% compared to the 2022 peak of 183.3784, 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 898,517 IQD
2022 Average 896,945 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 768,695 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129,821.74 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

179.5300
152.7407
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 170.2621, compared to 155.6756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.5864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 170.2621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 155.6756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 19.2634 IQD (High: 175.9027 / Low: 156.6393). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2987 IQD (High: 155.6185 / Low: 154.3198).

May Spread (Volatile) ±19.2634
December Spread (Stable) ±1.2987

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 16.5234 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.5234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 177.2976) against the same month in 2022 (average: 180.4309), the exchange rate shifted by -3.1333 (-1.74%).

2023 Avg (February) 177.2976
2022 Avg (February) 180.4309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 177.7652 175.2680 176.6235
February 179.7034 174.9966 177.2976
March 178.1508 175.4936 177.1213
April 177.3511 158.8118 174.9700
May 175.9027 156.6393 158.4466
June 157.5282 156.2180 157.1134
July 157.2484 154.2907 156.4288
August 157.7355 155.3668 156.4980
September 156.6738 154.8899 155.9027
October 156.4901 154.0236 155.2388
November 156.0157 153.7391 155.0123
December 155.6185 154.3198 154.9732