YEARLY HIGH
3.8347 IQD
YEARLY LOW
3.0386 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1507 IQD

2020 NGN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NGN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 3.8347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 3.0386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7961 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2905 to the December average rate of 3.2843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.8347 was down 1.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.8898, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,834,702 IQD
2019 Average 3,310,698 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,038,559 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 796,143.08 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.3137
3.0361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 3.1678, compared to 3.1337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1678
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.7584 IQD (High: 3.8347 / Low: 3.0763). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 IQD (High: 3.0821 / Low: 3.0670).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7584
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1191 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.2843) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.2857), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-0.04%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.2843
2019 Avg (December) 3.2857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3001 3.2775 3.2905
February 3.2873 3.2558 3.2732
March 3.2784 3.0386 3.2143
April 3.2495 3.0513 3.0952
May 3.0805 3.0474 3.0592
June 3.0821 3.0670 3.0743
July 3.0830 3.0646 3.0746
August 3.1466 3.0656 3.0975
September 3.1338 3.0779 3.1066
October 3.1425 3.0903 3.1196
November 3.1316 3.1028 3.1194
December 3.8347 3.0763 3.2843