YEARLY HIGH
171.1979 IQD
YEARLY LOW
100.8771 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
127.6443 IQD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NOK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 855,989 IQD
2019 Average 677,382 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 504,386 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 351,603.82 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

148.0982
111.2397
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 122.5521
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 132.7364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±36.2779
February Spread (Stable) ±2.8597

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.7042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (December) 145.0266
2019 Avg (December) 132.1570

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