YEARLY HIGH
17.1137 IQD
YEARLY LOW
13.8320 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.2574 IQD

2022 AFN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AFN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 17.1137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 13.8320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2817 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9592 to the December average rate of 16.6973, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 17.1137 was down 10.00% compared to the 2021 peak of 19.0144, 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 85,568 IQD
2021 Average 88,181 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 69,160 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,408.57 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

17.0637
13.6769
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 15.9583, compared to 16.5564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5981 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9583
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 1.3420 IQD (High: 15.9577 / Low: 14.6157). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3379 IQD (High: 16.6262 / Low: 16.2883).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.3420
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3379

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1904 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1904

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 16.7815) against the same month in 2021 (average: 16.2027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5788 (+3.57%).

2022 Avg (October) 16.7815
2021 Avg (October) 16.2027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.2841 13.8320 13.9592
February 15.9577 14.6157 15.6541
March 16.8642 15.9038 16.4618
April 17.0644 16.4572 16.7015
May 17.0760 16.1175 16.5691
June 16.6262 16.2883 16.4044
July 16.6364 16.1181 16.4431
August 16.5738 16.0440 16.3455
September 16.7578 16.2056 16.4800
October 17.1137 16.4972 16.7815
November 16.7816 16.3589 16.5911
December 16.9587 16.4972 16.6973