YEARLY HIGH
1.0764 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.9669 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0232 IQD

2019 KRW to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 1.0764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.9669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1095 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0630 to the December average rate of 1.0166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0764 was down 4.59% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,382,113 IQD
2018 Average 5,409,384 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 4,834,631 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 547,481.43 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0709
0.9764
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 1.0404, compared to 1.0061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0352 IQD (High: 1.0222 / Low: 0.9870). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 IQD (High: 1.0583 / Low: 1.0460).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0352
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0354 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.0630) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1149), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0519 (-4.65%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.0630
2018 Avg (January) 1.1149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0764 1.0532 1.0630
February 1.0692 1.0546 1.0613
March 1.0583 1.0460 1.0514
April 1.0550 1.0238 1.0431
May 1.0237 0.9960 1.0077
June 1.0331 0.9994 1.0155
July 1.0308 1.0038 1.0118
August 0.9953 0.9669 0.9843
September 1.0102 0.9827 0.9969
October 1.0222 0.9870 1.0072
November 1.0330 1.0070 1.0197
December 1.0324 0.9996 1.0166