2019 HKD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

153.3062 IQD

YEARLY LOW

149.6225 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

152.0384 IQD

2019 HKD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 153.3062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 149.6225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6837 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.9406 to the December average rate of 152.6561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 153.3062 was up 0.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 153.2683, 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 3,832,656 IQD

2018 Average 3,795,802 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 3,740,563 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,092.56 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

152.7495

151.6294

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 151.8943, compared to 152.1826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2883 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.8943

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.1826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 2.6111 IQD (High: 152.2336 / Low: 149.6225). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5076 IQD (High: 152.1002 / Low: 151.5927).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.6111

February Spread (Stable) ±0.5076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5780 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5780

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 152.6561) against the same month in 2018 (average: 152.3285), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3276 (+0.22%).

2019 Avg (December) 152.6561

2018 Avg (December) 152.3285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	152.6308	151.3651	151.9406
February	152.1002	151.5927	151.8487
March	152.2927	151.5740	151.7227
April	152.6349	151.5881	151.9011
May	152.3405	151.5933	151.8094
June	152.7936	151.4228	152.1432
July	153.1893	152.0396	152.4817
August	152.2336	149.6225	151.9037
September	152.5332	150.8100	151.9840
October	152.3214	151.5834	151.8700
November	152.6797	151.8334	152.2000
December	153.3062	151.9785	152.6561