YEARLY HIGH
15.9863 IQD
YEARLY LOW
14.6012 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3046 IQD

2019 AFN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 15.9863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 14.6012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3851 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7825 to the December average rate of 15.1678, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 15.9863 was down 13.78% compared to the 2018 peak of 18.5403, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79,932 IQD
2018 Average 82,267 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 73,006 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,925.75 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

16.0173
14.7206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 15.4744, compared to 15.1348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.4744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1348

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.6363 IQD (High: 15.3775 / Low: 14.7412). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1192 IQD (High: 15.2757 / Low: 15.1565).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6363
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1192

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3737 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 15.9093) against the same month in 2018 (average: 17.0988), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1896 (-6.96%).

2019 Avg (February) 15.9093
2018 Avg (February) 17.0988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.9055 15.7201 15.7825
February 15.9863 15.7988 15.9093
March 15.9518 15.6776 15.7964
April 15.6961 15.3154 15.4227
May 15.3775 14.7412 15.0861
June 15.0064 14.6012 14.8496
July 14.9979 14.6580 14.8287
August 15.2660 14.8655 15.1661
September 15.3074 15.1098 15.2145
October 15.2757 15.1565 15.2187
November 15.2523 15.1111 15.2130
December 15.3187 15.0982 15.1678