YEARLY HIGH
18.9364 IQD
YEARLY LOW
15.3041 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.5822 IQD

2020 AFN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 18.9364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 15.3041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6322 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4399 to the December average rate of 16.3660, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 18.9364 was up 18.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.9863, 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 94,682 IQD
2019 Average 76,505 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 76,521 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,161.22 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

16.4612
15.3193
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 15.5295, compared to 15.6350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.5295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.6350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 3.5119 IQD (High: 18.9364 / Low: 15.4245). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0646 IQD (High: 15.5091 / Low: 15.4445).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.5119
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0646

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1509 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 16.3660) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.1678), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1982 (+7.90%).

2020 Avg (December) 16.3660
2019 Avg (December) 15.1678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.6270 15.3055 15.4399
February 15.7240 15.3296 15.4902
March 15.7892 15.4454 15.6300
April 15.7213 15.5150 15.6369
May 15.6468 15.5117 15.5653
June 15.5438 15.3252 15.4144
July 15.5252 15.4045 15.4639
August 15.5891 15.3041 15.4807
September 15.6001 15.4351 15.5134
October 15.5731 15.4782 15.5064
November 15.5091 15.4445 15.4797
December 18.9364 15.4245 16.3660