YEARLY HIGH
7.8866 IQD
YEARLY LOW
7.1876 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3621 IQD

2021 LKR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 7.8866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 7.1876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6990 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6387 to the December average rate of 7.2120, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.8866 was down 0.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.8905, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,433 IQD
2020 Average 32,294 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 35,938 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,495.13 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

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LKR 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 7.4492, compared to 7.2751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1741 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.4999 IQD (High: 7.8866 / Low: 7.3867). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0314 IQD (High: 7.3360 / Low: 7.3046).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą0.4999
July Spread (Stable) Âą0.0314

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1307 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 7.6387) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.5701), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0686 (+16.26%).

2021 Avg (January) 7.6387
2020 Avg (January) 6.5701

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Month High Low Average
January 7.8866 7.3867 7.6387
February 7.5579 7.4116 7.5080
March 7.5012 7.3209 7.4031
April 7.6040 7.2409 7.3864
May 7.4592 7.3215 7.4016
June 7.3921 7.3258 7.3573
July 7.3360 7.3046 7.3242
August 7.3396 7.3043 7.3142
September 7.3282 7.2406 7.3083
October 7.3092 7.2240 7.2693
November 7.2500 7.1973 7.2226
December 7.2751 7.1876 7.2120