YEARLY HIGH
298.5142 IQD
YEARLY LOW
202.2793 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
234.4994 IQD

2020 BRL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 298.5142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 202.2793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 96.2349 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 287.8777 to the December average rate of 244.9943, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 298.5142 was down 9.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 328.6344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,462,854 IQD
2019 Average 7,560,184 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 5,056,981 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,405,872.99 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

295.4943
204.0952
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 245.4157, compared to 223.5831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.8326 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 245.4157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 223.5831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 53.2793 IQD (High: 281.3885 / Low: 228.1092). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6830 IQD (High: 215.8577 / Low: 207.1747).

December Spread (Volatile) ±53.2793
October Spread (Stable) ±8.6830

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 29.8954 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.8954

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 287.8777) against the same month in 2019 (average: 318.6478), the exchange rate shifted by -30.7700 (-9.66%).

2020 Avg (January) 287.8777
2019 Avg (January) 318.6478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 298.5142 277.8751 287.8777
February 281.5927 265.8463 274.1728
March 265.9753 228.5146 244.2774
April 233.1114 210.8225 224.1852
May 225.6224 202.2793 212.3794
June 246.7293 217.1929 229.6018
July 232.8291 220.6586 225.3048
August 228.3494 212.5229 219.1374
September 227.5615 210.1879 220.8719
October 215.8577 207.1747 211.7118
November 224.7491 207.1134 219.4783
December 281.3885 228.1092 244.9943