YEARLY HIGH
0.6215 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.6123 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6164 KPW

2021 IQD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the IQD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.6215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 0.6123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6155 to the December average rate of 0.6164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.6215 was down 18.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7620, 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 3,108 KPW
2020 Average 3,761 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 3,062 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.10 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.6171
0.6154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to KPW 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 0.6161, compared to 0.6166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0092 KPW (High: 0.6215 / Low: 0.6123). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 KPW (High: 0.6170 / Low: 0.6161).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.6162) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7560), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1398 (-18.49%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.6162
2020 Avg (May) 0.7560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6167 0.6130 0.6155
February 0.6170 0.6154 0.6161
March 0.6181 0.6154 0.6161
April 0.6189 0.6154 0.6165
May 0.6215 0.6123 0.6162
June 0.6167 0.6154 0.6164
July 0.6188 0.6162 0.6170
August 0.6177 0.6147 0.6167
September 0.6170 0.6161 0.6166
October 0.6174 0.6164 0.6166
November 0.6174 0.6159 0.6167
December 0.6186 0.6124 0.6164