YEARLY HIGH
9.1244 IQD
YEARLY LOW
7.0689 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4061 IQD

2020 PKR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 9.1244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 7.0689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0555 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7040 to the December average rate of 7.8701, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.1244 was up 6.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.6024, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,562,180 IQD
2019 Average 3,977,395 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,534,446 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,027,734.21 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.9473
7.0209
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 7.4668, compared to 7.3453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4668
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 1.7179 IQD (High: 9.1244 / Low: 7.4065). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0326 IQD (High: 7.7318 / Low: 7.6992).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.7179
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0326

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2894 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2894

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 7.8701) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.6907), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1794 (+2.33%).

2020 Avg (December) 7.8701
2019 Avg (December) 7.6907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.7263 7.6799 7.7040
February 7.7318 7.6992 7.7181
March 7.7317 7.1514 7.5266
April 7.4523 7.1002 7.2371
May 7.5201 7.3205 7.4231
June 7.3115 7.0770 7.1921
July 7.1851 7.0898 7.1273
August 7.2079 7.0689 7.0981
September 7.2156 7.1471 7.1793
October 7.4542 7.2113 7.3191
November 7.5308 7.4028 7.4778
December 9.1244 7.4065 7.8701