YEARLY HIGH
0.0791 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0703 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0752 JPY

2021 IQD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the IQD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.0791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0710 to the December average rate of 0.0780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0791 was down 15.80% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0939, 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 395 JPY
2020 Average 446 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 351 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.03 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0788
0.0703
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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 0.0738, compared to 0.0767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0027 JPY (High: 0.0759 / Low: 0.0731). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 JPY (High: 0.0758 / Low: 0.0747).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.0781) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0875), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0094 (-10.77%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.0781
2020 Avg (November) 0.0875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0717 0.0703 0.0710
February 0.0731 0.0716 0.0722
March 0.0759 0.0731 0.0745
April 0.0759 0.0738 0.0747
May 0.0753 0.0741 0.0748
June 0.0761 0.0749 0.0754
July 0.0765 0.0750 0.0756
August 0.0758 0.0747 0.0753
September 0.0767 0.0748 0.0755
October 0.0785 0.0760 0.0775
November 0.0791 0.0774 0.0781
December 0.0788 0.0772 0.0780