2020 IQD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 IQD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the IQD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 7.8067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 6.3566.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4501 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4527 to the December average rate of 7.4206, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.8067 was up 4.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.4664, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 IQD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
IQD to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.5101, compared to 7.6404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1302 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 1.4501 LAK (High: 7.8067 / Low: 6.3566). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0389 LAK (High: 7.4748 / Low: 7.4359).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3630 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 7.4206) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.4482), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0277 (-0.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.4748 | 7.4359 | 7.4527 |
| February | 7.4891 | 7.4467 | 7.4673 |
| March | 7.5158 | 7.4476 | 7.4834 |
| April | 7.5500 | 7.4772 | 7.5261 |
| May | 7.5756 | 7.5230 | 7.5581 |
| June | 7.5975 | 7.5475 | 7.5733 |
| July | 7.6218 | 7.5730 | 7.5952 |
| August | 7.6572 | 7.5982 | 7.6216 |
| September | 7.7595 | 7.6243 | 7.6653 |
| October | 7.7815 | 7.7228 | 7.7560 |
| November | 7.8050 | 7.7658 | 7.7836 |
| December | 7.8067 | 6.3566 | 7.4206 |