2021 LBP to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9702 IQD

YEARLY LOW

0.9476 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9610 IQD

2021 LBP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LBP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.9702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 0.9476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0226 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9641 to the December average rate of 0.9612, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.9702 was down 31.20% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.4101, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,851 IQD

2020 Average 3,970 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 4,738 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.18 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.9648

0.9565

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LBP 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 0.9619, compared to 0.9602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9619

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0219 IQD (High: 0.9702 / Low: 0.9483). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 IQD (High: 0.9671 / Low: 0.9586).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.9603) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7869), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1734 (+22.04%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.9603

2020 Avg (May) 0.7869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9681	0.9570	0.9641
February	0.9671	0.9586	0.9638
March	0.9667	0.9525	0.9608
April	0.9696	0.9577	0.9631
May	0.9702	0.9483	0.9603
June	0.9650	0.9533	0.9592
July	0.9650	0.9476	0.9594
August	0.9659	0.9555	0.9635
September	0.9656	0.9522	0.9610
October	0.9656	0.9521	0.9587
November	0.9648	0.9520	0.9572
December	0.9667	0.9524	0.9612