YEARLY HIGH
104.5418 IQD
YEARLY LOW
68.7708 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
92.0110 IQD

2015 LSL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 104.5418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 68.7708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.7710 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 101.1422 to the December average rate of 72.8564, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 104.5418 was down 8.49% compared to the 2014 peak of 114.2395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 522,709 IQD
2014 Average 540,913 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 343,854 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178,854.89 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

105.3686
69.9008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 99.2372, compared to 84.7848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.4524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 99.2372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.7848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 11.8095 IQD (High: 86.0939 / Low: 74.2845). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2607 IQD (High: 100.4816 / Low: 97.2208).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.8095
April Spread (Stable) ±3.2607

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 8.7087 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 102.4130) against the same month in 2014 (average: 106.2347), the exchange rate shifted by -3.8217 (-3.60%).

2015 Avg (February) 102.4130
2014 Avg (February) 106.2347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 104.2273 97.9950 101.1422
February 104.5418 100.6704 102.4130
March 102.4052 94.7381 97.8205
April 100.4816 97.2208 98.7276
May 100.9353 97.0227 99.1024
June 98.0612 93.5522 96.2177
July 97.2629 93.1594 95.0617
August 94.0147 86.1381 89.9298
September 89.2223 82.3739 85.6670
October 90.7853 82.3317 86.9514
November 86.0939 74.2845 78.2427
December 76.8796 68.7708 72.8564