YEARLY HIGH
19.2831 IQD
YEARLY LOW
17.2275 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.4197 IQD

2019 RUB to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 19.2831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 17.2275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0556 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8604 to the December average rate of 18.9584, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 19.2831 was down 9.66% compared to the 2018 peak of 21.3442, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96,415 IQD
2018 Average 95,130 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 86,137 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,277.99 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

19.0682
17.7506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 18.2709, compared to 18.5684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2976 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.5684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.0638 IQD (High: 18.2913 / Low: 17.2275). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2865 IQD (High: 18.7731 / Low: 18.4866).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0638
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2865

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7483 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 18.9584) against the same month in 2018 (average: 17.6297), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3287 (+7.54%).

2019 Avg (December) 18.9584
2018 Avg (December) 17.6297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.2913 17.2275 17.8604
February 18.2468 17.8673 18.1164
March 18.6804 17.9256 18.2570
April 18.6867 18.2181 18.4573
May 18.5463 18.1747 18.3570
June 19.0470 18.1122 18.5771
July 19.0114 18.6379 18.8327
August 18.4940 17.7032 18.0844
September 18.6888 17.8471 18.3482
October 18.7194 18.2204 18.5247
November 18.7731 18.4866 18.6622
December 19.2831 18.5210 18.9584