2018 SEK to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SEK to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SEK to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 151.4751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 129.4027.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.0724 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.7248 to the December average rate of 131.8314, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 151.4751 was up 2.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 148.2590, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SEK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SEK to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 141.8096, compared to 132.3982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.4115 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 8.8346 IQD (High: 151.4751 / Low: 142.6405). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8691 IQD (High: 132.2233 / Low: 130.3542).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.5410 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 147.3849) against the same month in 2017 (average: 132.5808), the exchange rate shifted by +14.8041 (+11.17%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 150.9555 | 144.5968 | 147.7248 |
| February | 151.4751 | 142.6405 | 147.3849 |
| March | 145.4979 | 142.3972 | 144.0472 |
| April | 143.4010 | 136.0601 | 140.5460 |
| May | 138.6376 | 132.7127 | 136.0050 |
| June | 138.3289 | 131.7837 | 135.1500 |
| July | 136.4465 | 132.8019 | 134.9508 |
| August | 135.3508 | 129.4027 | 131.3557 |
| September | 135.9297 | 130.4484 | 133.1102 |
| October | 133.7726 | 129.8075 | 131.6946 |
| November | 132.2233 | 130.3542 | 131.4465 |
| December | 133.3131 | 130.8881 | 131.8314 |