YEARLY HIGH
161.1150 IQD
YEARLY LOW
154.5394 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
157.6308 IQD

2025 SBD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SBD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 161.1150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 154.5394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5756 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.3472 to the December average rate of 160.0540, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 161.1150 was up 1.49% compared to the 2024 peak of 158.7434, 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 805,575 IQD
2024 Average 777,478 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 772,697 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,878.00 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

160.5308
154.8093
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 156.2522, compared to 159.0094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 156.2522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.0094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was August, with a trading range of 2.9984 IQD (High: 159.5553 / Low: 156.5569). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4563 IQD (High: 157.1580 / Low: 156.7017).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.9984
June Spread (Stable) ±0.4563

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.2579 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 160.0540) against the same month in 2024 (average: 156.2854), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7686 (+2.41%).

2025 Avg (December) 160.0540
2024 Avg (December) 156.2854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 156.2963 154.5492 155.3472
February 157.3974 154.5394 155.2861
March 157.0435 155.0325 155.6074
April 157.6595 156.4475 157.1325
May 157.7111 156.6967 157.1990
June 157.1580 156.7017 156.9411
July 158.9389 156.7019 157.6319
August 159.5553 156.5569 158.9890
September 160.0262 158.6030 159.3121
October 159.5171 158.4020 159.0736
November 159.2700 158.5579 158.9960
December 161.1150 158.3473 160.0540