YEARLY HIGH
154.2873 IQD
YEARLY LOW
138.0352 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
150.2882 IQD

2015 HKD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the HKD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 154.2873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 138.0352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.2521 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.8804 to the December average rate of 141.4685, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 154.2873 was down 0.51% compared to the 2014 peak of 155.0788, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,857,182 IQD
2014 Average 3,780,045 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,450,879 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 406,302.58 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

154.2236
140.3089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 152.4472, compared to 148.1292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.4472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.1292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 15.2372 IQD (High: 153.2723 / Low: 138.0352). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0183 IQD (High: 153.6577 / Low: 152.6394).

November Spread (Volatile) ±15.2372
February Spread (Stable) ±1.0183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 8.6016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 152.9680) against the same month in 2014 (average: 151.4215), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5465 (+1.02%).

2015 Avg (May) 152.9680
2014 Avg (May) 151.4215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 153.8332 146.2637 150.8804
February 153.6577 152.6394 153.0641
March 153.8432 151.0730 152.2458
April 154.2050 151.5845 152.7948
May 154.2873 152.0566 152.9680
June 153.6980 149.2784 152.7302
July 153.6834 151.7593 152.6475
August 153.7601 147.5880 149.5275
September 153.2884 147.4350 150.9104
October 153.3039 145.3668 151.4114
November 153.2723 138.0352 142.8098
December 142.4547 140.4041 141.4685