YEARLY HIGH
1.6331 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1.6089 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6223 IQD

2021 KPW to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KPW to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 1.6331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 1.6089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0242 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6247 to the December average rate of 1.6224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.6331 was up 0.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.6242, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,166 IQD
2020 Average 6,653 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 8,044 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.12 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.6250
1.6204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 1.6230, compared to 1.6217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0242 IQD (High: 1.6331 / Low: 1.6089). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 IQD (High: 1.6230 / Low: 1.6207).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0242
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 1.6228) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.3227), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3001 (+22.69%).

2021 Avg (May) 1.6228
2020 Avg (May) 1.3227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6314 1.6215 1.6247
February 1.6250 1.6206 1.6231
March 1.6250 1.6179 1.6231
April 1.6250 1.6158 1.6220
May 1.6331 1.6089 1.6228
June 1.6250 1.6214 1.6223
July 1.6228 1.6159 1.6208
August 1.6269 1.6188 1.6216
September 1.6230 1.6207 1.6219
October 1.6224 1.6196 1.6218
November 1.6235 1.6196 1.6215
December 1.6329 1.6166 1.6224