YEARLY HIGH
100.0003 IQD
YEARLY LOW
62.4876 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
73.2696 IQD

2020 LSL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 100.0003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 62.4876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.5127 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.0426 to the December average rate of 84.8072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 100.0003 was up 11.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 89.7872, 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 500,001 IQD
2019 Average 412,723 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 312,438 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187,563.32 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

86.8666
62.1546
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 72.2727, compared to 74.2665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9938 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.2727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.2665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 22.2585 IQD (High: 100.0003 / Low: 77.7418). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6027 IQD (High: 73.7308 / Low: 71.1281).

December Spread (Volatile) ±22.2585
October Spread (Stable) ±2.6027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.7896 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7896

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 84.8072) against the same month in 2019 (average: 82.6789), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1283 (+2.57%).

2020 Avg (December) 84.8072
2019 Avg (December) 82.6789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.0258 80.5142 83.0426
February 80.8482 77.2727 79.5542
March 77.7915 66.6475 71.7646
April 66.5609 62.4876 64.2139
May 68.4598 63.7405 65.5673
June 71.6436 68.2140 69.4936
July 72.3269 69.4253 71.1376
August 71.5014 67.3148 69.4124
September 73.6851 69.4688 71.2021
October 73.7308 71.1281 72.3704
November 78.4704 73.1132 76.6693
December 100.0003 77.7418 84.8072