YEARLY HIGH
151.4751 IQD
YEARLY LOW
129.4027 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
137.1039 IQD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 757,376 IQD
2017 Average 687,792 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 647,013 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,362.11 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

149.3617
129.7188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 141.8096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 132.3982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.8346
November Spread (Stable) ±1.8691

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (February) 147.3849
2017 Avg (February) 132.5808

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