YEARLY HIGH
3.5484 IQD
YEARLY LOW
3.2520 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4482 IQD

2022 NGN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NGN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 3.5484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 3.2520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2963 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5270 to the December average rate of 3.2787, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.5484 was down 8.14% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.8628, 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 3,548,364 IQD
2021 Average 3,623,030 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,252,035 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 296,328.20 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.5518
3.2539
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 3.5144, compared to 3.3820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.1043 IQD (High: 3.4633 / Low: 3.3591). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 IQD (High: 3.5129 / Low: 3.5012).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1043
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0652 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0652

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 3.5270) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.7707), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2437 (-6.46%).

2022 Avg (January) 3.5270
2021 Avg (January) 3.7707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5484 3.5097 3.5270
February 3.5141 3.4875 3.5071
March 3.5129 3.5012 3.5096
April 3.5391 3.5043 3.5145
May 3.5345 3.5115 3.5161
June 3.5365 3.4771 3.5120
July 3.5221 3.4281 3.4831
August 3.5211 3.4255 3.4704
September 3.4633 3.3591 3.4052
October 3.3807 3.3054 3.3506
November 3.3252 3.2878 3.3037
December 3.2909 3.2520 3.2787