2020 MYR to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 MYR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the MYR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 361.9609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 267.9797.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 93.9811 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 292.3061 to the December average rate of 310.9918, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 361.9609 was up 22.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 294.3662, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
MYR to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 280.5143, compared to 289.9154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.4010 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 69.7276 IQD (High: 361.9609 / Low: 292.2333). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3927 IQD (High: 288.0212 / Low: 285.6285).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 9.1554 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 310.9918) against the same month in 2019 (average: 287.3289), the exchange rate shifted by +23.6629 (+8.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 294.3863 | 290.1889 | 292.3061 |
| February | 290.5203 | 281.0249 | 286.5378 |
| March | 286.4059 | 267.9797 | 277.3824 |
| April | 276.8730 | 271.3097 | 273.8253 |
| May | 277.0215 | 272.7169 | 274.3570 |
| June | 280.0551 | 276.2852 | 278.6773 |
| July | 281.2062 | 277.5510 | 279.4311 |
| August | 286.6180 | 280.6604 | 284.8777 |
| September | 289.7593 | 285.2691 | 287.2474 |
| October | 288.0212 | 285.6285 | 287.0559 |
| November | 293.3392 | 286.0331 | 289.8883 |
| December | 361.9609 | 292.2333 | 310.9918 |