YEARLY HIGH
60.5122 IQD
YEARLY LOW
47.0658 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.4168 IQD

2020 HNL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HNL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 60.5122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 47.0658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4464 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.0955 to the December average rate of 52.0393, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 60.5122 was down 24.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 80.1844, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HNL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 302,561 IQD
2019 Average 242,803 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 235,329 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,232.16 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

52.4759
47.2365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 47.8739, compared to 48.9596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0857 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.8739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.9596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 11.4999 IQD (High: 60.5122 / Low: 49.0123). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3995 IQD (High: 48.6551 / Low: 48.2556).

December Spread (Volatile) ±11.4999
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3995

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1372 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 52.0393) against the same month in 2019 (average: 49.2362), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8031 (+5.69%).

2020 Avg (December) 52.0393
2019 Avg (December) 49.2362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.6742 47.0658 48.0955
February 48.4784 47.6954 48.0107
March 48.3878 47.6581 47.8848
April 48.0793 47.6746 47.8103
May 48.1072 47.5430 47.6731
June 48.0398 47.6381 47.7691
July 48.2407 47.6954 47.8998
August 48.5934 47.6954 48.2591
September 48.4277 47.9839 48.2389
October 48.6551 48.2556 48.4930
November 49.1783 48.4330 48.8277
December 60.5122 49.0123 52.0393