YEARLY HIGH
1092.8346 IQD
YEARLY LOW
832.2890 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
863.4640 IQD

2020 LYD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1092.8346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 832.2890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 260.5457 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 851.6498 to the December average rate of 938.1921, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1092.8346 was up 26.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 863.5480, 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 5,464,173 IQD
2019 Average 4,259,654 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 4,161,445 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,302,728.39 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

948.0511
829.7438
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 846.2618, compared to 880.6662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 34.4044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 846.2618
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 880.6662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 210.6872 IQD (High: 1092.8346 / Low: 882.1474). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1841 IQD (High: 843.0362 / Low: 837.8521).

December Spread (Volatile) ±210.6872
May Spread (Stable) ±5.1841

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.9075 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 938.1921) against the same month in 2019 (average: 849.4937), the exchange rate shifted by +88.6984 (+10.44%).

2020 Avg (December) 938.1921
2019 Avg (December) 849.4937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 853.4728 846.9751 851.6498
February 853.7939 841.5362 846.2798
March 865.8206 832.2890 848.2594
April 847.3558 837.8489 842.3519
May 843.0362 837.8521 839.6027
June 854.7735 843.9716 849.4269
July 864.9030 850.1113 856.3523
August 874.1552 862.3188 870.4767
September 878.2578 865.4545 871.4113
October 877.1871 865.0909 871.3104
November 883.2807 868.9781 876.2544
December 1092.8346 882.1474 938.1921