YEARLY HIGH
361.9609 IQD
YEARLY LOW
267.9797 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
285.2148 IQD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,239,218 IQD
2019 Average 5,752,816 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 5,359,595 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,879,622.95 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

314.7084
270.1086
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 280.5143
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 289.9154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±69.7276
October Spread (Stable) ±2.3927

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.1554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (December) 310.9918
2019 Avg (December) 287.3289

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