YEARLY HIGH
186.3817 IQD
YEARLY LOW
168.9145 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
176.8856 IQD

2017 SDG to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 186.3817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 168.9145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.4672 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 183.4853 to the December average rate of 176.9328, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 186.3817 was down 4.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 194.5680, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 931,908 IQD
2016 Average 924,486 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 844,572 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,336.17 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

184.3562
173.9052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 178.4832, compared to 175.2880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 178.4832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 175.2880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 10.5522 IQD (High: 179.4666 / Low: 168.9145). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8847 IQD (High: 176.0948 / Low: 174.2100).

December Spread (Volatile) ±10.5522
October Spread (Stable) ±1.8847

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.5893 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5893

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 183.2875) against the same month in 2016 (average: 178.4745), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8130 (+2.70%).

2017 Avg (February) 183.2875
2016 Avg (February) 178.4745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 184.2203 181.4527 183.4853
February 186.3817 176.8886 183.2875
March 184.1111 174.0531 178.6982
April 177.4459 173.9059 175.2453
May 177.2220 173.6996 175.1397
June 177.4123 173.6024 175.0433
July 177.1714 173.2944 174.9734
August 177.0210 173.1587 174.9711
September 177.3783 174.2807 175.2544
October 176.0948 174.2100 174.8201
November 177.3491 173.6003 174.7761
December 179.4666 168.9145 176.9328