YEARLY HIGH
17.2398 IQD
YEARLY LOW
11.5195 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.7272 IQD

2025 RUB to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the RUB to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 17.2398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 11.5195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7202 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7743 to the December average rate of 16.6532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 17.2398 was up 9.86% compared to the 2024 peak of 15.6924, 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 86,199 IQD
2024 Average 70,755 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 57,598 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,601.15 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

17.0411
12.3864
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 15.1336, compared to 16.3209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1873 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 2.1112 IQD (High: 15.1200 / Low: 13.0088). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5006 IQD (High: 16.5819 / Low: 16.0813).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.1112
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5573 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5573

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 16.6532) against the same month in 2024 (average: 12.6282), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0250 (+31.87%).

2025 Avg (December) 16.6532
2024 Avg (December) 12.6282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4534 11.5195 12.7743
February 15.1200 13.0088 14.1476
March 16.0231 14.4799 15.2323
April 16.1394 15.1944 15.7304
May 17.0414 15.8609 16.2814
June 16.9585 16.3727 16.6357
July 16.8460 16.1065 16.6050
August 16.5819 16.0813 16.3467
September 16.2623 15.5029 15.7894
October 16.6556 15.7793 16.1817
November 16.8214 16.0971 16.3493
December 17.2398 16.2351 16.6532