YEARLY HIGH
2.6517 IQD
YEARLY LOW
2.2137 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3352 IQD

2021 AOA to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AOA to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.6517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 2.2137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4380 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2298 to the December average rate of 2.5905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.6517 was up 6.57% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.4883, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,259 IQD
2020 Average 10,445 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 11,068 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,190.01 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.6266
2.1938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 2.2669, compared to 2.4036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1466 IQD (High: 2.5831 / Low: 2.4366). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 IQD (High: 2.4456 / Low: 2.4344).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1466
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0758 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0758

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.5905) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.9248), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6658 (+34.59%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.5905
2020 Avg (December) 1.9248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2476 2.2208 2.2298
February 2.2935 2.2241 2.2413
March 2.3755 2.3162 2.3463
April 2.3251 2.2154 2.2704
May 2.2741 2.2137 2.2452
June 2.2780 2.2464 2.2683
July 2.2844 2.2548 2.2724
August 2.2990 2.2844 2.2908
September 2.4364 2.3015 2.3629
October 2.4456 2.4344 2.4417
November 2.5831 2.4366 2.4631
December 2.6517 2.5602 2.5905