YEARLY HIGH
7.0275 IQD
YEARLY LOW
6.9222 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9805 IQD

2021 GYD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GYD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 7.0275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 6.9222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1053 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9884 to the December average rate of 6.9781, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.0275 was up 0.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.9961, 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 35,137 IQD
2020 Average 28,640 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 34,611 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 526.49 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.9899
6.9728
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 6.9831, compared to 6.9779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9831
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.1053 IQD (High: 7.0275 / Low: 6.9222). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 IQD (High: 6.9820 / Low: 6.9678).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1053
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 6.9849) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.6923), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2926 (+22.71%).

2021 Avg (May) 6.9849
2020 Avg (May) 5.6923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0193 6.9739 6.9884
February 6.9938 6.9737 6.9833
March 7.0020 6.9595 6.9833
April 6.9926 6.9515 6.9772
May 7.0275 6.9222 6.9849
June 6.9932 6.9736 6.9815
July 6.9882 6.9547 6.9776
August 6.9894 6.9736 6.9788
September 6.9915 6.9690 6.9799
October 6.9900 6.9703 6.9788
November 6.9820 6.9678 6.9742
December 7.0273 6.9567 6.9781