2021 QAR to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

403.6831 IQD

YEARLY LOW

394.0559 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

400.6743 IQD

2021 QAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the QAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 403.6831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 394.0559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6272 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 401.4366 to the December average rate of 401.0077, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 403.6831 was up 0.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 401.4438, 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 2,018,416 IQD

2020 Average 1,644,385 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,970,280 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,135.95 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

401.6824

398.7326

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 401.1063, compared to 400.2424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8639 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 401.1063

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 400.2424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 7.5985 IQD (High: 403.1816 / Low: 395.5832). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0800 IQD (High: 401.7152 / Low: 400.6352).

September Spread (Volatile) ±7.5985

February Spread (Stable) ±1.0800

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.0989 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0989

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 401.0568) against the same month in 2020 (average: 326.8656), the exchange rate shifted by +74.1912 (+22.70%).

2021 Avg (May) 401.0568

2020 Avg (May) 326.8656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	403.2208	399.3215	401.4366
February	401.7152	400.6352	401.2069
March	401.6754	399.1371	401.0949
April	401.7029	400.1377	400.9829
May	403.6831	397.6951	401.0568
June	401.6754	399.4237	400.8594
July	401.1261	394.1682	400.0774
August	401.1287	394.0559	398.9784
September	403.1816	395.5832	399.8951
October	401.0339	398.3609	400.7921
November	401.3095	398.3026	400.7034
December	403.6391	399.5883	401.0077