YEARLY HIGH
399.8950 IQD
YEARLY LOW
348.5516 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
378.5903 IQD

2021 PLN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 399.8950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 348.5516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.3434 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 392.2786 to the December average rate of 357.7113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 399.8950 was up 0.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 397.2210, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,997,899 IQD
2020 Average 6,157,552 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 6,971,032 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,026,867.15 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

396.4710
354.1877
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 388.0401, compared to 369.1406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.8994 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 388.0401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 369.1406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 21.3144 IQD (High: 388.9043 / Low: 367.5899). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3211 IQD (High: 371.2315 / Low: 365.9104).

March Spread (Volatile) ±21.3144
October Spread (Stable) ±5.3211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 15.1946 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.1946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 390.2620) against the same month in 2020 (average: 301.5522), the exchange rate shifted by +88.7098 (+29.42%).

2021 Avg (June) 390.2620
2020 Avg (June) 301.5522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 398.0961 388.6487 392.2786
February 395.5166 388.2616 392.9474
March 388.9043 367.5899 377.7528
April 388.3379 372.5951 382.8054
May 398.8991 383.2323 392.1942
June 399.8950 380.5863 390.2620
July 384.5029 373.6320 378.3531
August 380.6373 371.5971 376.0110
September 384.5181 365.5742 376.2002
October 371.2315 365.9104 368.6173
November 369.8120 348.5516 357.9508
December 361.8071 354.3251 357.7113