YEARLY HIGH
18.4893 IQD
YEARLY LOW
14.1654 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.3788 IQD

2022 KGS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KGS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 18.4893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 14.1654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3238 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2106 to the December average rate of 17.1498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 18.4893 was up 4.74% compared to the 2021 peak of 17.6534, 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 92,446 IQD
2021 Average 86,309 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 70,827 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,619.12 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

18.7044
14.5310
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 17.0488, compared to 17.7087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.0488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 2.0792 IQD (High: 17.5499 / Low: 15.4707). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1018 IQD (High: 17.2282 / Low: 17.1265).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.0792
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.2005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 18.3566) against the same month in 2021 (average: 17.2612), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0955 (+6.35%).

2022 Avg (June) 18.3566
2021 Avg (June) 17.2612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.2282 17.1265 17.2106
February 17.2837 15.4123 17.0793
March 15.6705 14.1654 14.8788
April 17.5499 15.4707 16.8324
May 18.3672 17.5718 17.9352
June 18.4893 17.9081 18.3566
July 18.3636 17.5794 18.0843
August 18.1473 17.5480 17.8449
September 18.1995 17.7562 17.9778
October 18.2740 17.4690 17.8304
November 17.5052 17.2224 17.3652
December 17.2883 17.0360 17.1498