2020 ISK to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 ISK to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the ISK to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 11.5058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 8.0746.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4312 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6545 to the December average rate of 9.9022, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.5058 was up 12.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.2295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ISK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
ISK to IQD 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 8.8770, compared to 8.8664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0106 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 2.3954 IQD (High: 11.5058 / Low: 9.1104). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2097 IQD (High: 8.8427 / Low: 8.6330).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6064 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 9.9022) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.7638), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1384 (+1.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.9127 | 9.5498 | 9.6545 |
| February | 9.6744 | 9.2860 | 9.4192 |
| March | 9.3997 | 8.3915 | 8.8546 |
| April | 8.3732 | 8.0983 | 8.2482 |
| May | 8.7760 | 8.0746 | 8.3082 |
| June | 9.0577 | 8.5225 | 8.7774 |
| July | 8.8677 | 8.4457 | 8.6164 |
| August | 8.8427 | 8.6330 | 8.7291 |
| September | 8.8313 | 8.4875 | 8.6508 |
| October | 8.6535 | 8.4361 | 8.5726 |
| November | 8.9666 | 8.4215 | 8.7275 |
| December | 11.5058 | 9.1104 | 9.9022 |