2018 SZL to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

102.7507 IQD

YEARLY LOW

76.9695 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

90.5020 IQD

2018 SZL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 102.7507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 76.9695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.7812 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.4407 to the December average rate of 83.7163, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 102.7507 was up 6.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 96.8243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 513,753 IQD

2017 Average 441,051 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 384,848 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 128,905.80 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

102.1309

78.9852

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 96.8210, compared to 84.1831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.6378 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.8210

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.1831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 8.6605 IQD (High: 94.8737 / Low: 86.2131). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9851 IQD (High: 101.7218 / Low: 98.7368).

June Spread (Volatile) ±8.6605

March Spread (Stable) ±2.9851

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.0909 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0909

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 100.1430) against the same month in 2017 (average: 89.4777), the exchange rate shifted by +10.6653 (+11.92%).

2018 Avg (February) 100.1430

2017 Avg (February) 89.4777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	100.2000	95.4365	97.4407
February	102.7507	97.3273	100.1430
March	101.7218	98.7368	100.2021
April	100.8414	95.6372	98.3777
May	97.1161	93.3068	94.9266
June	94.8737	86.2131	89.8357
July	90.8995	85.9945	88.8197
August	90.0227	81.5131	85.0863
September	84.3067	76.9695	80.9140
October	84.2879	80.1250	82.0420
November	86.9246	81.9782	84.5204
December	87.7686	81.8591	83.7163