YEARLY HIGH
0.1415 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1096 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1353 PKR

2020 IQD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IQD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 0.1415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0319 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1298 to the December average rate of 0.1281, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1415 was up 3.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1373, 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 707 PKR
2019 Average 630 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 548 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 159.34 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1422
0.1268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to PKR 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 0.1340, compared to 0.1365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0254 PKR (High: 0.1350 / Low: 0.1096). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PKR (High: 0.1299 / Low: 0.1293).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0254
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.1409) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1338), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0071 (+5.33%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.1409
2019 Avg (August) 0.1338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1302 0.1294 0.1298
February 0.1299 0.1293 0.1296
March 0.1398 0.1293 0.1329
April 0.1408 0.1342 0.1382
May 0.1366 0.1330 0.1347
June 0.1413 0.1368 0.1391
July 0.1410 0.1392 0.1403
August 0.1415 0.1387 0.1409
September 0.1399 0.1386 0.1393
October 0.1387 0.1342 0.1366
November 0.1351 0.1328 0.1337
December 0.1350 0.1096 0.1281