YEARLY HIGH
8.9610 IQD
YEARLY LOW
5.9694 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2849 IQD

2020 LRD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LRD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 8.9610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 5.9694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9916 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2272 to the December average rate of 7.8174, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.9610 was up 18.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.5698, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,805 IQD
2019 Average 32,312 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 29,847 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,957.81 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.0011
5.7961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 6.0512, compared to 6.5185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4674 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 1.6604 IQD (High: 8.9610 / Low: 7.3006). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 IQD (High: 5.9894 / Low: 5.9694).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.6604
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1652 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1652

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 7.8174) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.3171), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5003 (+23.75%).

2020 Avg (December) 7.8174
2019 Avg (December) 6.3171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3963 6.0955 6.2272
February 6.1213 6.0107 6.0620
March 6.0659 5.9922 6.0234
April 6.0353 6.0030 6.0127
May 6.0183 5.9904 5.9989
June 6.0024 5.9711 5.9830
July 5.9894 5.9694 5.9799
August 6.0065 5.9701 5.9863
September 5.9971 5.9724 5.9862
October 6.5230 5.9879 6.1404
November 7.6479 6.5027 7.2012
December 8.9610 7.3006 7.8174