YEARLY HIGH
135.4519 IQD
YEARLY LOW
96.5254 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
104.8080 IQD

2020 BWP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 135.4519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 96.5254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.9265 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 111.1578 to the December average rate of 115.8567, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 135.4519 was up 17.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 115.7026, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 677,260 IQD
2019 Average 553,885 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 482,627 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194,632.74 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

117.6521
96.1072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 103.6627, compared to 105.9534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2907 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.6627
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.9534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 28.0628 IQD (High: 135.4519 / Low: 107.3891). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4910 IQD (High: 109.6706 / Low: 107.1795).

December Spread (Volatile) ±28.0628
February Spread (Stable) ±2.4910

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.1399 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 115.8567) against the same month in 2019 (average: 110.9048), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9519 (+4.46%).

2020 Avg (December) 115.8567
2019 Avg (December) 110.9048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 112.8132 109.0140 111.1578
February 109.6706 107.1795 108.3835
March 107.7631 99.5585 104.0426
April 100.0249 96.5254 97.9026
May 100.7141 97.5115 98.7308
June 103.5569 100.7627 101.7589
July 104.4777 101.0705 102.8935
August 104.1004 100.8706 102.5258
September 105.4612 101.8470 103.5926
October 105.1923 102.6865 104.0390
November 108.1470 104.3206 106.8126
December 135.4519 107.3891 115.8567