YEARLY HIGH
4.7241 IQD
YEARLY LOW
4.4676 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6512 IQD

2025 PKR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the PKR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 4.7241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 4.4676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2565 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7010 to the December average rate of 4.6690, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 4.7241 was down 0.30% compared to the 2024 peak of 4.7386, 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 2,362,067 IQD
2024 Average 2,352,008 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 2,233,822 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128,245.28 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

4.7104
4.5979
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 4.6682, compared to 4.6342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.2565 IQD (High: 4.7241 / Low: 4.4676). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 IQD (High: 4.7040 / Low: 4.6965).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2565
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0233 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 4.6721) against the same month in 2024 (average: 4.6988), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0266 (-0.57%).

2025 Avg (March) 4.6721
2024 Avg (March) 4.6988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7040 4.6965 4.7010
February 4.7111 4.6732 4.6905
March 4.7241 4.4676 4.6721
April 4.6769 4.6404 4.6664
May 4.6603 4.6288 4.6514
June 4.6511 4.5973 4.6280
July 4.6269 4.5884 4.6072
August 4.6495 4.5680 4.6215
September 4.6553 4.6142 4.6291
October 4.6636 4.6241 4.6390
November 4.6689 4.6262 4.6392
December 4.6781 4.6342 4.6690