YEARLY HIGH
136.9755 IQD
YEARLY LOW
135.1143 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
136.0061 IQD

2018 SVC to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 136.9755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 135.1143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8612 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.8443 to the December average rate of 136.1717, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 136.9755 was up 0.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 136.8048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 684,877 IQD
2017 Average 670,482 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 675,572 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,305.83 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

136.3243
135.4257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 135.8325, compared to 136.1796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 135.8325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 136.1796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 1.3771 IQD (High: 136.5564 / Low: 135.1793). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4116 IQD (High: 136.3759 / Low: 135.9643).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3771
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4116

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 0.3437 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 136.1717) against the same month in 2017 (average: 135.9896), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1821 (+0.13%).

2018 Avg (December) 136.1717
2017 Avg (December) 135.9896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 136.3167 135.1712 135.8443
February 136.2362 135.1143 135.5006
March 136.5564 135.1793 135.6857
April 136.3749 135.6445 135.9357
May 136.3639 135.6847 136.0360
June 136.8478 135.6834 135.9927
July 136.3657 135.3337 136.0861
August 136.4341 135.9731 136.2204
September 136.3759 135.9643 136.2494
October 136.4034 135.9121 136.1771
November 136.5052 135.9605 136.1728
December 136.9755 135.9438 136.1717