YEARLY HIGH
863.5480 IQD
YEARLY LOW
839.0989 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
851.9703 IQD

2019 LYD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LYD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 863.5480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 839.0989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.4491 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 858.3920 to the December average rate of 849.4937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 863.5480 was down 4.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 900.4631, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,317,740 IQD
2018 Average 4,363,454 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 4,195,495 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,245.51 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

860.0815
843.0223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 856.2394, compared to 847.7013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.5381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 856.2394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 847.7013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 13.2335 IQD (High: 857.2051 / Low: 843.9716). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2820 IQD (High: 850.2537 / Low: 843.9716).

July Spread (Volatile) ±13.2335
August Spread (Stable) ±6.2820

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.5167 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 857.9221) against the same month in 2018 (average: 893.3531), the exchange rate shifted by -35.4311 (-3.97%).

2019 Avg (March) 857.9221
2018 Avg (March) 893.3531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 863.2683 853.0466 858.3920
February 863.0282 856.1151 858.6599
March 863.5480 853.0466 857.9221
April 860.1639 853.0592 856.2792
May 856.1151 848.8353 853.2733
June 857.2227 848.2326 852.9097
July 857.2051 843.9716 851.3835
August 850.2537 843.9716 847.8668
September 847.6990 839.0989 844.5548
October 850.9769 840.3474 844.4439
November 850.8195 843.9716 848.4652
December 853.2127 845.3163 849.4937