YEARLY HIGH
32.2694 IQD
YEARLY LOW
19.8058 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.4932 IQD

2019 ARS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ARS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 32.2694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 19.8058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.4636 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.8885 to the December average rate of 19.9232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 32.2694 was down 50.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 64.7594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 161,347 IQD
2018 Average 227,148 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 99,029 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,317.99 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

33.0850
18.7267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 28.8959, compared to 22.0906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.8052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.8959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.0906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 7.0540 IQD (High: 26.8598 / Low: 19.8058). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1305 IQD (High: 19.9838 / Low: 19.8533).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.0540
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1305

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.9588 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 31.8885) against the same month in 2018 (average: 62.5598), the exchange rate shifted by -30.6714 (-49.03%).

2019 Avg (January) 31.8885
2018 Avg (January) 62.5598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.2694 31.5611 31.8885
February 32.0875 30.0333 31.0933
March 29.9226 27.1680 28.8754
April 28.6584 25.9672 27.6821
May 26.8469 26.3283 26.5713
June 28.0909 26.4677 27.2646
July 28.6540 27.1293 28.0914
August 26.8598 19.8058 23.1326
September 21.5205 20.0307 21.0471
October 20.7196 19.8507 20.3792
November 20.0628 19.8566 19.9704
December 19.9838 19.8533 19.9232