2020 NOK to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 NOK to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the NOK to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 171.1979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 100.8771.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.3208 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.3056 to the December average rate of 145.0266, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 171.1979 was up 20.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 142.0243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NOK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
NOK 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 122.5521, compared to 132.7364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.1844 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 36.2779 IQD (High: 171.1979 / Low: 134.9200). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8597 IQD (High: 129.5026 / Low: 126.6429).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 11.7042 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 145.0266) against the same month in 2019 (average: 132.1570), the exchange rate shifted by +12.8696 (+9.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 136.7487 | 129.2663 | 133.3056 |
| February | 129.5026 | 126.6429 | 128.2763 |
| March | 128.6276 | 100.8771 | 116.5721 |
| April | 116.6842 | 110.2904 | 114.3112 |
| May | 122.4532 | 113.8084 | 118.0118 |
| June | 128.7466 | 122.3964 | 124.8353 |
| July | 132.0464 | 125.1348 | 128.1843 |
| August | 136.6467 | 130.5434 | 133.3676 |
| September | 136.3566 | 124.3827 | 130.3192 |
| October | 130.6714 | 125.0668 | 128.2369 |
| November | 135.1347 | 124.3007 | 131.2840 |
| December | 171.1979 | 134.9200 | 145.0266 |