YEARLY HIGH
184.4990 IQD
YEARLY LOW
179.3543 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
182.0085 IQD

2021 SBD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 184.4990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 179.3543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1447 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 182.6716 to the December average rate of 180.5158, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 184.4990 was up 1.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 182.6306, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 922,495 IQD
2020 Average 727,551 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 896,772 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,723.39 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

183.5302
180.2418
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 182.8320, compared to 181.1850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 182.8320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.1850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 5.1447 IQD (High: 184.4990 / Low: 179.3543). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4785 IQD (High: 181.4179 / Low: 180.9394).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.1447
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4785

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.1413 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 183.1459) against the same month in 2020 (average: 143.8709), the exchange rate shifted by +39.2750 (+27.30%).

2021 Avg (March) 183.1459
2020 Avg (March) 143.8709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 183.7113 181.0925 182.6716
February 183.0136 181.8476 182.5057
March 184.4990 179.3543 183.1459
April 183.7260 182.2108 182.8297
May 184.2009 181.7967 183.2562
June 183.3237 181.8988 182.5832
July 181.8052 180.9740 181.4419
August 181.8523 180.8461 181.2243
September 181.4179 180.9394 181.1523
October 181.8378 180.8680 181.3072
November 181.9883 180.8754 181.4685
December 181.5745 179.7327 180.5158