YEARLY HIGH
2.0713 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1.9563 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0258 IQD

2017 SOS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 2.0713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 1.9563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1150 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0434 to the December average rate of 2.0524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0713 was down 2.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,357 IQD
2016 Average 9,615 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 9,782 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 574.88 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0562
2.0107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 2.0292, compared to 2.0225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0967 IQD (High: 2.0530 / Low: 1.9563). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 IQD (High: 2.0216 / Low: 1.9981).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0967
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 2.0406) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7763), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2643 (+14.88%).

2017 Avg (February) 2.0406
2016 Avg (February) 1.7763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0646 2.0333 2.0434
February 2.0713 2.0204 2.0406
March 2.0485 2.0100 2.0322
April 2.0483 2.0060 2.0209
May 2.0492 1.9764 2.0205
June 2.0453 2.0004 2.0173
July 2.0549 1.9904 2.0193
August 2.0271 1.9930 2.0173
September 2.0357 1.9785 2.0161
October 2.0216 1.9981 2.0152
November 2.0530 1.9563 2.0145
December 2.0658 2.0069 2.0524