YEARLY HIGH
0.0178 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0106 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0143 SCR

2020 IQD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IQD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.0178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.0106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0115 to the December average rate of 0.0169, the exchange rate registered a net change of 47.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0178 was up 51.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0118, 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 89 SCR
2019 Average 57 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 53 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.27 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0177
0.0109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to SCR 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 0.0129, compared to 0.0157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0033 SCR (High: 0.0178 / Low: 0.0145). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SCR (High: 0.0151 / Low: 0.0150).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0169) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0115), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+47.29%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0169
2019 Avg (December) 0.0115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0115 0.0108 0.0115
February 0.0116 0.0112 0.0115
March 0.0119 0.0106 0.0115
April 0.0147 0.0115 0.0137
May 0.0152 0.0135 0.0146
June 0.0149 0.0141 0.0148
July 0.0150 0.0148 0.0148
August 0.0155 0.0149 0.0150
September 0.0151 0.0150 0.0151
October 0.0162 0.0151 0.0155
November 0.0175 0.0162 0.0171
December 0.0178 0.0145 0.0169