2018 SDG to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

170.8083 IQD

YEARLY LOW

24.9084 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

66.6791 IQD

2018 SDG to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 170.8083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 24.9084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 145.8999 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 169.4729 to the December average rate of 25.0331, the exchange rate registered a net change of -85.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 170.8083 was down 8.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 186.3817, 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 854,041 IQD

2017 Average 884,264 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 124,542 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 729,499.33 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

183.9207

10.5465

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 84.7785, compared to 48.5798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.1987 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.7785

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.5798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 103.6212 IQD (High: 169.0304 / Low: 65.4092). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0790 IQD (High: 25.0737 / Low: 24.9946).

February Spread (Volatile) ±103.6212

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0790

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 93.5314 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -93.5314

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 169.4729) against the same month in 2017 (average: 183.4853), the exchange rate shifted by -14.0124 (-7.64%).

2018 Avg (January) 169.4729

2017 Avg (January) 183.4853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	170.8083	168.6599	169.4729
February	169.0304	65.4092	75.9414
March	66.0556	65.0887	65.6434
April	66.0000	65.4023	65.6997
May	66.2354	65.6003	65.9036
June	66.2536	65.7452	66.0099
July	66.2903	65.9820	66.1308
August	66.2907	65.9531	66.1146
September	66.2931	66.0268	66.1549
October	66.2191	24.9948	43.0510
November	25.0620	24.9084	24.9944
December	25.0737	24.9946	25.0331