YEARLY HIGH
0.0939 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0706 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0893 JPY

2020 IQD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IQD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.0939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0233 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0916 to the December average rate of 0.0829, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0939 was down 0.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0941, 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 469 JPY
2019 Average 458 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 353 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.61 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0932
0.0820
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to JPY 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 0.0909, compared to 0.0876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0172 JPY (High: 0.0877 / Low: 0.0706). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 JPY (High: 0.0906 / Low: 0.0893).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0172
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0922) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0926), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.40%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0922
2019 Avg (February) 0.0926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0924 0.0905 0.0916
February 0.0939 0.0908 0.0922
March 0.0933 0.0866 0.0904
April 0.0917 0.0894 0.0906
May 0.0906 0.0893 0.0901
June 0.0921 0.0892 0.0904
July 0.0903 0.0878 0.0896
August 0.0897 0.0882 0.0888
September 0.0893 0.0877 0.0886
October 0.0889 0.0873 0.0883
November 0.0885 0.0866 0.0875
December 0.0877 0.0706 0.0829