YEARLY HIGH
17.7070 IQD
YEARLY LOW
14.0153 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.6013 IQD

2020 KGS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 17.7070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 14.0153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6917 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1270 to the December average rate of 15.1159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 17.7070 was up 1.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 17.4322, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88,535 IQD
2019 Average 86,108 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 70,077 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,458.41 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

17.4204
13.8988
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 16.1868, compared to 15.0158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.1868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 3.6680 IQD (High: 17.7070 / Low: 14.0390). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0964 IQD (High: 17.1329 / Low: 17.0364).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.6680
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0964

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 1.3352 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 15.1159) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17.1065), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9906 (-11.64%).

2020 Avg (December) 15.1159
2019 Avg (December) 17.1065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.2651 17.0805 17.1270
February 17.1329 17.0364 17.0648
March 17.0782 14.8820 16.3539
April 15.9336 14.0153 15.0186
May 16.2127 15.0567 15.5740
June 16.2286 15.7764 15.9823
July 15.5526 15.2664 15.4025
August 15.5582 15.2722 15.4092
September 15.3031 15.0016 15.1184
October 15.0411 14.6458 14.8568
November 14.5764 14.0332 14.1922
December 17.7070 14.0390 15.1159