YEARLY HIGH
18.7415 STD
YEARLY LOW
13.9522 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.9914 STD

2020 IQD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IQD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 18.7415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 13.9522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7893 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.0873 to the December average rate of 16.5269, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 18.7415 was up 2.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.3729, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 93,707 STD
2019 Average 89,453 STD
Yearly Trough Low 69,761 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,946.32 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

18.7588
16.3239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to STD 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 18.4326, compared to 17.5501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8825 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.4326
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.5501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 3.6039 STD (High: 17.5561 / Low: 13.9522). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0829 STD (High: 18.5297 / Low: 18.4468).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.6039
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0829

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.0592 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0592

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 18.5559) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17.6759), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8801 (+4.98%).

2020 Avg (March) 18.5559
2019 Avg (March) 17.6759

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1183 17.9683 18.0873
February 18.5317 18.0629 18.4127
March 18.7415 18.3614 18.5559
April 18.5563 18.4475 18.5167
May 18.5642 18.4670 18.5234
June 18.5297 18.4468 18.4997
July 18.4514 17.9343 18.2885
August 17.9671 17.5597 17.6956
September 17.6755 17.4669 17.5890
October 17.6813 17.4720 17.6147
November 17.6815 17.5170 17.5860
December 17.5561 13.9522 16.5269