YEARLY HIGH
94.5363 IQD
YEARLY LOW
56.0792 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.2051 IQD

2020 SCR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 94.5363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 56.0792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.4571 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.2593 to the December average rate of 59.5153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 94.5363 was down 1.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 95.9086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 472,681 IQD
2019 Average 435,514 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 280,396 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 192,285.27 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

90.1323
55.6563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 78.5393, compared to 63.8709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.6685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.5393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.8709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 19.0007 IQD (High: 86.8799 / Low: 67.8791). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5757 IQD (High: 66.7591 / Low: 66.1833).

April Spread (Volatile) ±19.0007
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5757

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 13.8570 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.8570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 87.1888) against the same month in 2019 (average: 86.9693), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2195 (+0.25%).

2020 Avg (March) 87.1888
2019 Avg (March) 86.9693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 92.9482 86.8594 87.2593
February 89.5896 86.4816 87.2056
March 94.5363 83.7534 87.1888
April 86.8799 67.8791 73.3319
May 74.0230 65.7726 68.4677
June 70.8083 67.0840 67.7827
July 67.7763 66.5433 67.4938
August 67.1525 64.5103 66.7903
September 66.7591 66.1833 66.3959
October 66.3153 61.5783 64.5006
November 61.7061 57.2380 58.5293
December 68.9564 56.0792 59.5153