YEARLY HIGH
14.1692 IQD
YEARLY LOW
10.6499 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.2207 IQD

2020 JPY to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 14.1692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 10.6499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5193 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9128 to the December average rate of 12.1603, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.1692 was up 25.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.3251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,084,598 IQD
2019 Average 5,465,351 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 5,324,961 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,759,636.73 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.2921
10.7104
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to IQD 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 11.0053, compared to 11.4361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 2.7715 IQD (High: 14.1692 / Low: 11.3977). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1644 IQD (High: 11.2008 / Low: 11.0365).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.7715
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1644

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0706 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 12.1603) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.9147), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2456 (+11.41%).

2020 Avg (December) 12.1603
2019 Avg (December) 10.9147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.0441 10.8207 10.9128
February 11.0099 10.6499 10.8422
March 11.5492 10.7131 11.0681
April 11.1884 10.9088 11.0430
May 11.2008 11.0365 11.1010
June 11.2063 10.8587 11.0649
July 11.3878 11.0691 11.1634
August 11.3322 11.1429 11.2563
September 11.4053 11.2038 11.2854
October 11.4508 11.2475 11.3271
November 11.5455 11.3047 11.4242
December 14.1692 11.3977 12.1603