YEARLY HIGH
4.5185 IQD
YEARLY LOW
4.0414 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3423 IQD

2024 LKR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LKR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 4.5185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.0414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4771 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0801 to the December average rate of 4.4895, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.5185 was down 2.21% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.6204, 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 22,593 IQD
2023 Average 20,712 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 20,207 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,385.68 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.5304
4.0392
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 4.2723, compared to 4.4123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.1367 IQD (High: 4.3612 / Low: 4.2246). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0331 IQD (High: 4.4737 / Low: 4.4406).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1367
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0331

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0654 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0654

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 4.4895) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.9900), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4995 (+12.52%).

2024 Avg (November) 4.4895
2023 Avg (November) 3.9900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1483 4.0414 4.0801
February 4.2269 4.1528 4.1951
March 4.3612 4.2246 4.2933
April 4.4258 4.3371 4.3801
May 4.4126 4.3393 4.3754
June 4.3566 4.2808 4.3100
July 4.3337 4.2849 4.3139
August 4.3887 4.3020 4.3598
September 4.4228 4.2936 4.3555
October 4.4737 4.4406 4.4654
November 4.5185 4.4672 4.4895
December 4.5143 4.4242 4.4895