YEARLY HIGH
109.9384 IQD
YEARLY LOW
79.8051 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
91.3513 IQD

2024 GHS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GHS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 109.9384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 79.8051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.1334 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 108.7445 to the December average rate of 88.5957, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 109.9384 was down 37.14% compared to the 2023 peak of 174.9070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 549,692 IQD
2023 Average 582,276 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 399,025 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150,666.84 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

111.4439
79.0508
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 98.6422, compared to 84.0604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.5817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.6422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.0604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 7.1061 IQD (High: 95.6196 / Low: 88.5135). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7245 IQD (High: 83.7607 / Low: 83.0362).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.1061
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7245

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.2161 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 108.7445) against the same month in 2023 (average: 128.7353), the exchange rate shifted by -19.9909 (-15.53%).

2024 Avg (January) 108.7445
2023 Avg (January) 128.7353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 109.9384 106.0515 108.7445
February 106.0318 103.5177 105.1502
March 103.3531 98.8668 101.2204
April 98.8670 95.9131 97.4309
May 95.6196 88.5135 92.2147
June 88.8145 85.8989 87.0924
July 85.5882 84.2417 84.8839
August 84.3083 83.0441 83.8299
September 83.7607 83.0362 83.4471
October 82.8080 80.3699 81.8558
November 85.3397 79.8051 81.7502
December 89.4155 85.1734 88.5957