YEARLY HIGH
1.6714 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.2465 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5461 CDF

2020 IQD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IQD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 1.6714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 1.2465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4249 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4149 to the December average rate of 1.5613, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6714 was up 18.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,357 CDF
2019 Average 6,937 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 6,233 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,124.61 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6737
1.3913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to CDF 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 1.4633, compared to 1.6288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.4092 CDF (High: 1.6557 / Low: 1.2465). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 CDF (High: 1.6563 / Low: 1.6475).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4092
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0889 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0889

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 1.6456) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3913), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2543 (+18.28%).

2020 Avg (August) 1.6456
2019 Avg (August) 1.3913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4169 1.4077 1.4149
February 1.4252 1.4150 1.4187
March 1.4408 1.4228 1.4310
April 1.4530 1.4330 1.4427
May 1.5320 1.4531 1.5007
June 1.6157 1.5314 1.5721
July 1.6521 1.6059 1.6327
August 1.6714 1.6343 1.6456
September 1.6555 1.6418 1.6468
October 1.6520 1.5199 1.6363
November 1.6563 1.6475 1.6502
December 1.6557 1.2465 1.5613