YEARLY HIGH
401.4438 IQD
YEARLY LOW
325.1088 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
328.8504 IQD

2020 QAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 401.4438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 325.1088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 76.3350 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 327.4029 to the December average rate of 346.3941, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 401.4438 was up 22.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 328.9054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,007,219 IQD
2019 Average 1,635,904 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,625,544 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 381,675.05 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

348.3470
324.9128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 327.1542, compared to 330.5467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 327.1542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 330.5467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 74.7348 IQD (High: 401.4438 / Low: 326.7090). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8421 IQD (High: 327.6529 / Low: 326.8108).

December Spread (Volatile) ±74.7348
June Spread (Stable) ±0.8421

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2503 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2503

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 346.3941) against the same month in 2019 (average: 327.2459), the exchange rate shifted by +19.1482 (+5.85%).

2020 Avg (December) 346.3941
2019 Avg (December) 327.2459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 329.5625 326.8333 327.4029
February 327.8776 326.8108 327.2604
March 330.2804 325.1088 327.1738
April 328.3258 326.6960 327.1085
May 327.4831 325.3898 326.8656
June 327.6529 326.8108 327.1139
July 327.8483 326.8333 327.3302
August 328.2352 326.8333 327.6127
September 328.0727 326.5586 327.3624
October 328.8394 326.6960 327.3262
November 327.7699 326.8333 327.2543
December 401.4438 326.7090 346.3941