YEARLY HIGH
160.7104 IQD
YEARLY LOW
153.8346 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
156.6690 IQD

2017 SRD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SRD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 160.7104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 153.8346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8757 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 158.1184 to the December average rate of 159.6713, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 160.7104 was down 41.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 276.1273, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 803,552 IQD
2016 Average 980,663 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 769,173 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,378.59 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

160.1249
154.6814
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 156.0608, compared to 157.2772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 156.0608
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 157.2772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 3.6499 IQD (High: 158.1305 / Low: 154.4806). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0887 IQD (High: 160.7104 / Low: 158.6216).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.6499
December Spread (Stable) ±2.0887

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.3546 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3546

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 159.6713) against the same month in 2016 (average: 159.7078), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0365 (-0.02%).

2017 Avg (December) 159.6713
2016 Avg (December) 159.7078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 160.1288 156.7511 158.1184
February 158.5559 156.0446 156.7638
March 156.7783 154.1566 155.6906
April 156.6848 153.8346 155.2375
May 156.8159 154.1692 155.1350
June 157.5092 154.2876 155.4197
July 158.1305 154.4806 156.0984
August 158.9809 155.5122 156.9031
September 159.1826 156.4110 157.4747
October 158.3314 156.1674 156.8425
November 158.9427 155.6995 156.6732
December 160.7104 158.6216 159.6713