YEARLY HIGH
169.4442 IQD
YEARLY LOW
166.2634 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
167.8528 IQD

2024 HKD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the HKD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 169.4442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 166.2634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1809 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 167.5584 to the December average rate of 168.4606, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 169.4442 was down 9.74% compared to the 2023 peak of 187.7361, 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 4,236,106 IQD
2023 Average 4,338,421 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 4,156,584 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,521.81 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

168.8477
167.0818
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 167.5021, compared to 168.2034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 167.5021
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 168.2034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 2.0257 IQD (High: 169.0222 / Low: 166.9966). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6277 IQD (High: 167.8324 / Low: 167.2047).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.0257
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6277

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2412 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 168.4593) against the same month in 2023 (average: 167.5209), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9383 (+0.56%).

2024 Avg (November) 168.4593
2023 Avg (November) 167.5209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 168.0666 167.0291 167.5584
February 169.0222 166.9966 167.5128
March 167.9661 166.6747 167.3417
April 167.7590 166.7419 167.2290
May 168.1524 167.0082 167.6343
June 168.8006 167.3185 167.7366
July 167.8324 167.2047 167.6810
August 168.2298 166.2634 167.7416
September 169.1045 167.6272 168.1774
October 169.3594 168.4502 168.7005
November 169.4442 168.0299 168.4593
December 168.9647 167.8131 168.4606