YEARLY HIGH
4.7386 IQD
YEARLY LOW
4.6350 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7040 IQD

2024 PKR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PKR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 4.7386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 4.6350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1036 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6790 to the December average rate of 4.7090, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.7386 was down 26.44% compared to the 2023 peak of 6.4416, 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 2,369,287 IQD
2023 Average 2,445,356 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 2,317,476 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,810.76 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.7210
4.6752
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 4.6991, compared to 4.7090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6991
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 0.0903 IQD (High: 4.7253 / Low: 4.6350). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 IQD (High: 4.7152 / Low: 4.7016).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0903
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 4.7088) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.4012), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3076 (+6.99%).

2024 Avg (September) 4.7088
2023 Avg (September) 4.4012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7253 4.6350 4.6790
February 4.7336 4.6832 4.6961
March 4.7139 4.6861 4.6988
April 4.7199 4.7011 4.7096
May 4.7114 4.6903 4.7061
June 4.7355 4.6973 4.7049
July 4.7123 4.6978 4.7054
August 4.7056 4.6530 4.6978
September 4.7386 4.6974 4.7088
October 4.7207 4.7066 4.7171
November 4.7376 4.7105 4.7158
December 4.7152 4.7016 4.7090