YEARLY HIGH
0.2170 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.1688 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1771 IQD

2020 PYG to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PYG to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.1688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0481 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1832 to the December average rate of 0.1816, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2170 was up 8.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2001, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PYG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,085 IQD
2019 Average 956 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 844 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 240.73 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1845
0.1680
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.1815, compared to 0.1727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0480 IQD (High: 0.2170 / Low: 0.1690). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 IQD (High: 0.1699 / Low: 0.1688).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0480
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1816) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1849), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-1.80%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1816
2019 Avg (December) 0.1849

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1850 0.1824 0.1832
February 0.1840 0.1816 0.1826
March 0.1836 0.1797 0.1814
April 0.1853 0.1814 0.1831
May 0.1831 0.1791 0.1811
June 0.1795 0.1754 0.1777
July 0.1753 0.1709 0.1730
August 0.1724 0.1710 0.1716
September 0.1716 0.1701 0.1707
October 0.1707 0.1693 0.1699
November 0.1699 0.1688 0.1694
December 0.2170 0.1690 0.1816