2020 IQD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4933 SOS

YEARLY LOW

0.3960 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4856 SOS

2020 IQD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IQD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.4933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.3960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0973 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4868 to the December average rate of 0.4643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4933 was up 0.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4916, 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 2,466 SOS

2019 Average 2,434 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,980 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 486.63 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4914

0.4618

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IQD to SOS 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 0.4879, compared to 0.4833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4879

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0944 SOS (High: 0.4903 / Low: 0.3960). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 SOS (High: 0.4899 / Low: 0.4859).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0944

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0235 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.4890) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4863), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+0.54%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.4890

2019 Avg (February) 0.4863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4924	0.4846	0.4868
February	0.4933	0.4846	0.4890
March	0.4933	0.4846	0.4889
April	0.4931	0.4843	0.4875
May	0.4899	0.4846	0.4877
June	0.4899	0.4859	0.4878
July	0.4912	0.4846	0.4872
August	0.4912	0.4829	0.4857
September	0.4912	0.4846	0.4874
October	0.4908	0.4846	0.4876
November	0.4899	0.4849	0.4877
December	0.4903	0.3960	0.4643