2020 HKD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

188.5299 IQD

YEARLY LOW

152.3466 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

154.3754 IQD

2020 HKD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 188.5299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 152.3466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.1833 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.3494 to the December average rate of 162.7215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 188.5299 was up 22.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 153.3062, 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 4,713,247 IQD

2019 Average 3,800,995 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 3,808,665 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 904,582.65 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

163.6683

152.3064

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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 153.4741, compared to 155.2768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.4741

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 155.2768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 35.0360 IQD (High: 188.5299 / Low: 153.4939). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4049 IQD (High: 153.9186 / Low: 153.5137).

December Spread (Volatile) ±35.0360

June Spread (Stable) ±0.4049

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 0.1540 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 162.7215) against the same month in 2019 (average: 152.6561), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0653 (+6.59%).

2020 Avg (December) 162.7215

2019 Avg (December) 152.6561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	153.9828	152.8483	153.3494
February	153.6970	152.6600	153.2532
March	154.5930	152.3466	153.3990
April	154.2148	153.4195	153.6502
May	153.9779	153.2133	153.5208
June	153.9186	153.5137	153.6720
July	153.9980	153.4716	153.7551
August	154.4727	153.5383	153.9417
September	154.1151	153.4104	153.7877
October	154.4520	153.4801	153.7608
November	153.9394	153.4721	153.6938
December	188.5299	153.4939	162.7215