YEARLY HIGH
55.5360 IRR
YEARLY LOW
28.8044 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.2519 IRR

2020 IQD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IQD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 55.5360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 28.8044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.7316 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.3227 to the December average rate of 33.6449, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 55.5360 was up 54.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 35.9678, 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 277,680 IRR
2019 Average 176,934 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 144,022 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 133,657.99 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

36.2189
33.4110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to IRR 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 35.3514, compared to 35.1523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1991 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.3514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.1523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 20.2632 IRR (High: 55.5360 / Low: 35.2728). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1263 IRR (High: 35.4201 / Low: 35.2938).

July Spread (Volatile) ±20.2632
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.6946 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 35.9849) against the same month in 2019 (average: 35.3464), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6385 (+1.81%).

2020 Avg (July) 35.9849
2019 Avg (July) 35.3464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.4124 35.0893 35.3227
February 35.4124 35.2741 35.3392
March 35.6502 35.0571 35.3592
April 35.3972 35.2215 35.3517
May 35.5015 35.2617 35.3788
June 35.4201 35.2938 35.3569
July 55.5360 35.2728 35.9849
August 35.3824 35.1683 35.2890
September 35.4121 35.2511 35.3261
October 35.3972 35.1665 35.3295
November 35.4109 35.2812 35.3395
December 35.3824 28.8044 33.6449