YEARLY HIGH
4847.4586 IQD
YEARLY LOW
4653.7095 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4765.8340 IQD

2022 KWD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 4847.4586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 22, dropping to 4653.7095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 193.7491 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4824.4727 to the December average rate of 4764.0247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4847.4586 was down 0.80% compared to the 2021 peak of 4886.6949, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,237,293 IQD
2021 Average 24,195,285 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 23,268,547 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 968,745.72 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4836.1956
4695.5213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 4794.6036, compared to 4737.0645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 57.5391 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4794.6036
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4737.0645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 83.9749 IQD (High: 4758.3352 / Low: 4674.3604). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.9542 IQD (High: 4777.3306 / Low: 4751.3764).

November Spread (Volatile) ±83.9749
May Spread (Stable) ±25.9542

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 36.0824 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -36.0824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 4824.3433) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4826.2897), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9464 (-0.04%).

2022 Avg (February) 4824.3433
2021 Avg (February) 4826.2897

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4836.5852 4798.4681 4824.4727
February 4847.4586 4782.7125 4824.3433
March 4831.5495 4793.3798 4807.2680
April 4807.3633 4753.6771 4785.4035
May 4777.3306 4751.3764 4763.1747
June 4792.5653 4743.8293 4762.9593
July 4759.8837 4725.1676 4743.5993
August 4783.0905 4732.7265 4755.2271
September 4737.4587 4665.9435 4719.1448
October 4734.2698 4653.7095 4707.2441
November 4758.3352 4674.3604 4733.1467
December 4781.7048 4749.6705 4764.0247