2018 SGD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

909.3419 IQD

YEARLY LOW

859.7012 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

882.3262 IQD

2018 SGD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 909.3419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 859.7012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.6406 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 899.1639 to the December average rate of 869.0451, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 909.3419 was up 2.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 890.3649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,546,709 IQD

2017 Average 4,249,748 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 4,298,506 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 248,203.17 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

907.7580

859.3567

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SGD 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 895.9332, compared to 868.7193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.2139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 895.9332

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 868.7193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 24.9106 IQD (High: 894.8238 / Low: 869.9132). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0075 IQD (High: 869.4376 / Low: 861.4302).

June Spread (Volatile) ±24.9106

November Spread (Stable) ±8.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 14.8214 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.8214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 903.7246) against the same month in 2017 (average: 837.7535), the exchange rate shifted by +65.9711 (+7.87%).

2018 Avg (April) 903.7246

2017 Avg (April) 837.7535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	909.2660	889.8864	899.1639
February	908.0867	888.5050	898.4630
March	908.8110	896.4159	902.5979
April	909.3419	896.0027	903.7246
May	894.8524	882.3213	888.9032
June	894.8238	869.9132	882.7467
July	878.7404	869.5999	873.8740
August	875.6081	863.7475	870.3526
September	874.4400	864.2102	869.5536
October	868.7601	859.7012	863.3902
November	869.4376	861.4302	866.1004
December	875.5922	864.9231	869.0451