YEARLY HIGH
354.3328 IQD
YEARLY LOW
322.4871 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
336.6946 IQD

2024 PGK to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PGK to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 354.3328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 322.4871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.8458 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 350.8083 to the December average rate of 323.9288, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 354.3328 was down 15.41% compared to the 2023 peak of 418.8666, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,771,664 IQD
2023 Average 1,888,628 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,612,435 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 159,228.87 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

353.4963
321.2408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 343.3885, compared to 330.0006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.3879 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 343.3885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 330.0006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 13.1056 IQD (High: 343.1154 / Low: 330.0098). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6168 IQD (High: 339.4257 / Low: 335.8089).

August Spread (Volatile) ±13.1056
May Spread (Stable) ±3.6168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.0521 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0521

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 350.8083) against the same month in 2023 (average: 414.3399), the exchange rate shifted by -63.5316 (-15.33%).

2024 Avg (January) 350.8083
2023 Avg (January) 414.3399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 354.3328 346.2028 350.8083
February 351.9282 343.3807 347.2885
March 351.2017 341.9793 344.6767
April 345.9925 339.3873 342.6913
May 339.4257 335.8089 337.6392
June 341.2157 334.7382 337.2270
July 340.2114 333.4403 335.8739
August 343.1154 330.0098 333.1057
September 334.6608 329.1391 330.9267
October 333.5173 326.8433 330.2045
November 328.4834 323.4545 325.9642
December 328.8330 322.4871 323.9288