2018 SYP to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3294 IQD

YEARLY LOW

2.2968 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3106 IQD

2018 SYP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2.3294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 2.2968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0326 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3073 to the December average rate of 2.3135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3294 was down 58.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.5767, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,647 IQD

2017 Average 21,064 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 11,484 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.01 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3164

2.3015

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SYP 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 2.3078, compared to 2.3133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3078

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0287 IQD (High: 2.3256 / Low: 2.2968). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 IQD (High: 2.3196 / Low: 2.3105).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0287

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

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 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.3135) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+0.09%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.3135

2017 Avg (December) 2.3114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3256	2.2968	2.3073
February	2.3169	2.2970	2.3027
March	2.3229	2.2971	2.3051
April	2.3155	2.3049	2.3094
May	2.3178	2.3055	2.3115
June	2.3257	2.3047	2.3109
July	2.3181	2.3013	2.3122
August	2.3183	2.3084	2.3134
September	2.3196	2.3105	2.3152
October	2.3179	2.3045	2.3129
November	2.3168	2.2986	2.3125
December	2.3294	2.3100	2.3135