2019 LKR to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.8448 IQD

YEARLY LOW

6.5098 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.6693 IQD

2019 LKR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 6.8448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 6.5098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3350 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5507 to the December average rate of 6.5743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6.8448 was down 11.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 7.7721, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,224 IQD

2018 Average 36,703 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 32,549 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,674.80 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

6.8430

6.5241

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 6.7045, compared to 6.6341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0704 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7045

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.2033 IQD (High: 6.7131 / Low: 6.5098). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0382 IQD (High: 6.5968 / Low: 6.5586).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2033

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0382

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1131 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 6.8164) against the same month in 2018 (average: 7.6129), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7965 (-10.46%).

2019 Avg (April) 6.8164

2018 Avg (April) 7.6129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.7131	6.5098	6.5507
February	6.7424	6.6088	6.6748
March	6.7827	6.6203	6.6845
April	6.8448	6.7652	6.8164
May	6.7940	6.7091	6.7553
June	6.7670	6.7256	6.7451
July	6.7969	6.7495	6.7685
August	6.7687	6.5950	6.7023
September	6.6343	6.5421	6.5892
October	6.6100	6.5379	6.5671
November	6.6499	6.5494	6.6029
December	6.5968	6.5586	6.5743