YEARLY HIGH
6.9961 IQD
YEARLY LOW
5.6680 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7275 IQD

2020 GYD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GYD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 6.9961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 5.6680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3281 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7072 to the December average rate of 6.0275, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.9961 was up 21.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.7619, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,980 IQD
2019 Average 28,511 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 28,340 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,640.31 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.0611
5.6588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 5.7000, compared to 5.7549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 1.3281 IQD (High: 6.9961 / Low: 5.6680). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0278 IQD (High: 5.7119 / Low: 5.6840).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.3281
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0278

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 6.0275) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.7061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3215 (+5.63%).

2020 Avg (December) 6.0275
2019 Avg (December) 5.7061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7353 5.6885 5.7072
February 5.7269 5.6900 5.7058
March 5.7460 5.6763 5.7020
April 5.7521 5.6756 5.6974
May 5.7161 5.6788 5.6923
June 5.7107 5.6723 5.6952
July 5.7102 5.6805 5.6990
August 5.7344 5.6805 5.7064
September 5.7206 5.6811 5.7010
October 5.7243 5.6850 5.6982
November 5.7119 5.6840 5.6974
December 6.9961 5.6680 6.0275