2018 SOS to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0855 IQD

YEARLY LOW

2.0128 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0558 IQD

2018 SOS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 2.0855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 2.0128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0727 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0497 to the December average rate of 2.0545, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0855 was up 0.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0713, 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 10,427 IQD

2017 Average 10,129 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 10,064 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 363.67 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0670

2.0394

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 2.0536, compared to 2.0580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0536

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0521 IQD (High: 2.0649 / Low: 2.0128). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 IQD (High: 2.0628 / Low: 2.0565).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0521

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2.0647) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0442 (+2.19%).

2018 Avg (May) 2.0647

2017 Avg (May) 2.0205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0649	2.0128	2.0497
February	2.0607	2.0292	2.0417
March	2.0681	2.0222	2.0434
April	2.0752	2.0395	2.0589
May	2.0855	2.0439	2.0647
June	2.0778	2.0456	2.0630
July	2.0629	2.0534	2.0594
August	2.0628	2.0565	2.0604
September	2.0659	2.0577	2.0619
October	2.0627	2.0482	2.0561
November	2.0627	2.0482	2.0559
December	2.0628	2.0482	2.0545