YEARLY HIGH
1054.1802 IQD
YEARLY LOW
669.9819 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
779.2836 IQD

2020 NZD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NZD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1054.1802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 669.9819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 384.1984 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 788.1875 to the December average rate of 895.4826, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1054.1802 was up 27.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 827.9996, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,270,901 IQD
2019 Average 3,926,185 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,349,909 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,920,991.81 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

913.4571
697.7626
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 746.3529, compared to 812.2142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 65.8613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 746.3529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 812.2142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 217.3906 IQD (High: 1054.1802 / Low: 836.7896). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.8958 IQD (High: 798.9117 / Low: 784.0158).

December Spread (Volatile) ±217.3906
October Spread (Stable) ±14.8958

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 41.4075 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -41.4075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 895.4826) against the same month in 2019 (average: 786.4361), the exchange rate shifted by +109.0465 (+13.87%).

2020 Avg (December) 895.4826
2019 Avg (December) 786.4361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 808.2257 769.1681 788.1875
February 774.2471 743.6050 761.5485
March 756.3244 669.9819 720.1410
April 732.3790 697.5139 715.7371
May 738.7079 706.0081 724.6653
June 781.4316 748.7694 767.8379
July 798.1960 772.7404 785.1035
August 805.1208 779.3727 788.0797
September 807.5916 778.8366 794.6505
October 798.9117 784.0158 791.1596
November 838.7710 785.1132 818.8093
December 1054.1802 836.7896 895.4826