2022 KES to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.9032 IQD

YEARLY LOW

11.8259 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.3878 IQD

2022 KES to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 12.9032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 11.8259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0773 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8695 to the December average rate of 11.8684, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 12.9032 was down 6.49% compared to the 2021 peak of 13.7991, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 64,516 IQD

2021 Average 66,584 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 59,130 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,386.57 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

12.9696

11.7683

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KES 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 12.6864, compared to 12.0893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6864

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.2338 IQD (High: 12.1411 / Low: 11.9074). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0789 IQD (High: 12.9032 / Low: 12.8243).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2338

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0789

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1269 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 12.8695) against the same month in 2021 (average: 13.3021), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4326 (-3.25%).

2022 Avg (January) 12.8695

2021 Avg (January) 13.3021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.9032	12.8243	12.8695
February	12.8537	12.7295	12.8357
March	12.8221	12.6930	12.7639
April	12.7052	12.6025	12.6471
May	12.6079	12.4915	12.5524
June	12.5532	12.3790	12.4496
July	12.3790	12.2394	12.3226
August	12.3060	12.1424	12.2165
September	12.1750	11.9643	12.1077
October	12.1411	11.9074	12.0555
November	12.0187	11.9111	11.9653
December	11.9201	11.8259	11.8684