YEARLY HIGH
403.7312 IQD
YEARLY LOW
396.1259 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
400.6175 IQD

2022 QAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the QAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 403.7312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 396.1259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6053 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 400.8038 to the December average rate of 400.5346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 403.7312 was up 0.01% compared to the 2021 peak of 403.6831, 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 2,018,656 IQD
2021 Average 2,003,353 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,980,630 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,026.30 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

401.4013
398.6389
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 400.8741, compared to 400.3610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 400.8741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 400.3610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 7.2620 IQD (High: 403.3879 / Low: 396.1259). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3738 IQD (High: 401.2634 / Low: 398.8896).

September Spread (Volatile) ±7.2620
January Spread (Stable) ±2.3738

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.7302 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 400.5993) against the same month in 2021 (average: 400.8594), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2601 (-0.06%).

2022 Avg (June) 400.5993
2021 Avg (June) 400.8594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 401.2634 398.8896 400.8038
February 402.4576 398.0383 400.7582
March 402.7808 400.2925 401.0688
April 403.0765 400.6875 401.1711
May 401.4027 398.7759 400.8431
June 403.7312 397.4903 400.5993
July 400.9887 397.2499 398.8691
August 402.9278 400.4243 401.0787
September 403.3879 396.1259 400.5678
October 401.9170 396.3939 400.6523
November 401.4003 397.0923 400.4637
December 402.0488 397.8250 400.5346