YEARLY HIGH
370.8200 IQD
YEARLY LOW
291.7555 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
328.8637 IQD

2022 PLN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PLN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 370.8200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 291.7555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.0646 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 362.8117 to the December average rate of 330.5044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 370.8200 was down 7.27% compared to the 2021 peak of 399.8950, 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 7,416,400 IQD
2021 Average 7,569,838 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 5,835,109 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,581,291.13 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

369.1807
292.7520
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 344.7180, compared to 313.0094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 31.7086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 344.7180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 313.0094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 32.8592 IQD (High: 350.9185 / Low: 318.0593). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.3843 IQD (High: 334.4509 / Low: 325.0666).

March Spread (Volatile) ±32.8592
December Spread (Stable) ±9.3843

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 24.4485 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.4485

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 362.7861) against the same month in 2021 (average: 392.9474), the exchange rate shifted by -30.1612 (-7.68%).

2022 Avg (February) 362.7861
2021 Avg (February) 392.9474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 369.0526 354.7252 362.8117
February 370.8200 345.1004 362.7861
March 350.9185 318.0593 338.3377
April 348.1662 326.6529 339.8679
May 342.8075 324.1162 332.1925
June 342.8474 325.2506 332.3122
July 324.2759 302.9570 312.3905
August 321.8367 304.6490 313.4242
September 315.1144 292.6249 305.0321
October 310.7026 291.7555 299.1211
November 325.8452 302.6915 317.5843
December 334.4509 325.0666 330.5044