YEARLY HIGH
369.1575 IQD
YEARLY LOW
262.1149 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
282.5979 IQD

2020 RON to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 369.1575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 262.1149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 107.0426 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 276.9873 to the December average rate of 315.3134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 369.1575 was up 25.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 295.1422, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,845,787 IQD
2019 Average 1,405,264 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,310,575 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 535,212.83 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

320.0789
262.8931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 272.5125, compared to 292.6834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.1709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 272.5125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 292.6834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 73.5919 IQD (High: 369.1575 / Low: 295.5656). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7720 IQD (High: 294.2923 / Low: 289.5203).

December Spread (Volatile) ±73.5919
August Spread (Stable) ±4.7720

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.0829 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0829

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 315.3134) against the same month in 2019 (average: 277.0463), the exchange rate shifted by +38.2671 (+13.81%).

2020 Avg (December) 315.3134
2019 Avg (December) 277.0463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 281.3593 274.4465 276.9873
February 276.5768 268.2577 272.0416
March 281.4554 262.1149 272.7415
April 270.6331 265.2931 267.6585
May 273.4370 265.7685 268.6219
June 279.9934 273.1201 277.0242
July 292.8742 276.6798 282.2971
August 294.2923 289.5203 291.8583
September 293.9156 284.1541 289.0501
October 290.0563 285.0573 287.7584
November 292.3458 284.8716 289.8231
December 369.1575 295.5656 315.3134