YEARLY HIGH
1.0342 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.9290 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9779 KRW

2019 IQD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the IQD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 1.0342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.9290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1052 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9407 to the December average rate of 0.9838, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0342 was up 7.70% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.9602, 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 5,171 KRW
2018 Average 4,624 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,645 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 526.01 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0236
0.9332
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to KRW 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 0.9617, compared to 0.9942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0348 KRW (High: 1.0132 / Low: 0.9783). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 KRW (High: 0.9560 / Low: 0.9449).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0348
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0128 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.0160) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9411), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0749 (+7.96%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.0160
2018 Avg (August) 0.9411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9495 0.9290 0.9407
February 0.9482 0.9352 0.9423
March 0.9560 0.9449 0.9511
April 0.9768 0.9479 0.9587
May 1.0040 0.9769 0.9924
June 1.0006 0.9679 0.9848
July 0.9962 0.9701 0.9883
August 1.0342 1.0047 1.0160
September 1.0176 0.9899 1.0032
October 1.0132 0.9783 0.9930
November 0.9930 0.9681 0.9807
December 1.0004 0.9686 0.9838