YEARLY HIGH
0.0436 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0354 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0430 GMD

2020 IQD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IQD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.0436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.0354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0429 to the December average rate of 0.0414, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0436 was up 0.78% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0433, 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 218 GMD
2019 Average 210 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 177 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.93 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0437
0.0411
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to GMD 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 0.0430, compared to 0.0431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0430
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0081 GMD (High: 0.0435 / Low: 0.0354). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GMD (High: 0.0435 / Low: 0.0434).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.0434) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0421), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+3.14%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.0434
2019 Avg (August) 0.0421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0431 0.0427 0.0429
February 0.0429 0.0426 0.0428
March 0.0431 0.0424 0.0428
April 0.0429 0.0426 0.0428
May 0.0433 0.0429 0.0431
June 0.0435 0.0432 0.0433
July 0.0435 0.0433 0.0434
August 0.0436 0.0433 0.0434
September 0.0435 0.0433 0.0434
October 0.0435 0.0432 0.0434
November 0.0435 0.0434 0.0434
December 0.0435 0.0354 0.0414