YEARLY HIGH
19.7633 IQD
YEARLY LOW
14.7287 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.6449 IQD

2020 RUB to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 19.7633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 14.7287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0346 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.2663 to the December average rate of 17.0512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 19.7633 was up 2.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 19.2831, 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 98,816 IQD
2019 Average 92,106 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 73,643 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,172.98 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

19.6564
14.9746
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 17.2194, compared to 16.0704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1490 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.0704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 4.0717 IQD (High: 19.7633 / Low: 15.6916). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6032 IQD (High: 16.3845 / Low: 15.7813).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.0717
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.5303 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 17.0512) against the same month in 2019 (average: 18.9584), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9071 (-10.06%).

2020 Avg (December) 17.0512
2019 Avg (December) 18.9584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.5153 18.6010 19.2663
February 18.9649 17.8321 18.5678
March 17.9997 14.7287 16.0375
April 16.3175 15.1566 15.8974
May 16.9634 15.7403 16.3627
June 17.4887 16.7523 17.1847
July 16.9136 15.9968 16.6673
August 16.3845 15.7813 16.1552
September 16.2145 15.0257 15.6760
October 15.6434 14.9927 15.3647
November 15.8012 14.7968 15.5080
December 19.7633 15.6916 17.0512