2020 ARS to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 ARS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the ARS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 20.0231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 14.2751.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7480 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.8933 to the December average rate of 15.2697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 20.0231 was down 37.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 32.2694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 18.5265, compared to 15.7381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7884 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 3.3680 IQD (High: 17.6431 / Low: 14.2751). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2781 IQD (High: 20.0231 / Low: 19.7450).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7050 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 19.8933) against the same month in 2019 (average: 31.8885), the exchange rate shifted by -11.9952 (-37.62%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.0231 | 19.7450 | 19.8933 |
| February | 19.7557 | 19.1557 | 19.4490 |
| March | 19.2769 | 18.3550 | 18.8784 |
| April | 18.5119 | 17.8067 | 18.1734 |
| May | 18.0591 | 17.3889 | 17.6275 |
| June | 17.3821 | 16.9154 | 17.1373 |
| July | 16.9163 | 16.4418 | 16.7062 |
| August | 16.4801 | 16.0936 | 16.2961 |
| September | 16.0713 | 15.6459 | 15.8627 |
| October | 15.6425 | 15.1921 | 15.3730 |
| November | 15.1823 | 14.6703 | 14.9209 |
| December | 17.6431 | 14.2751 | 15.2697 |