YEARLY HIGH
14.2203 IQD
YEARLY LOW
8.2451 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4807 IQD

2022 ARS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ARS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 14.2203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 8.2451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9752 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0469 to the December average rate of 8.4776, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 14.2203 was down 18.34% compared to the 2021 peak of 17.4138, 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 71,101 IQD
2021 Average 76,980 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 41,225 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,876.02 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

14.6039
7.9207
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 13.0523, compared to 9.9090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.6053 IQD (High: 9.9116 / Low: 9.3064). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3313 IQD (High: 14.2203 / Low: 13.8890).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6053
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3313

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6061 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 14.0469) against the same month in 2021 (average: 17.0237), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9767 (-17.49%).

2022 Avg (January) 14.0469
2021 Avg (January) 17.0237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.2203 13.8890 14.0469
February 13.8918 13.4869 13.7198
March 13.5883 13.1413 13.3505
April 13.1482 12.6631 12.8938
May 12.6564 12.1428 12.3957
June 12.1323 11.6559 11.9072
July 11.6344 11.1175 11.3694
August 11.0692 10.5166 10.7965
September 10.4924 9.9116 10.2065
October 9.9116 9.3064 9.6004
November 9.2789 8.7240 9.0039
December 8.7051 8.2451 8.4776