YEARLY HIGH
2.5256 IQD
YEARLY LOW
2.0273 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0611 IQD

2020 SOS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 2.5256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 2.0273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4983 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0541 to the December average rate of 2.1716, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.5256 was up 20.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0975, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,628 IQD
2019 Average 10,273 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 10,136 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,491.52 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.1842
2.0325
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 2.0495, compared to 2.0727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0495
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.4862 IQD (High: 2.5256 / Low: 2.0394). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 IQD (High: 2.0581 / Low: 2.0412).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4862
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.1716) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0548), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1167 (+5.68%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.1716
2019 Avg (December) 2.0548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0638 2.0307 2.0541
February 2.0635 2.0273 2.0452
March 2.0637 2.0273 2.0455
April 2.0650 2.0281 2.0513
May 2.0636 2.0412 2.0504
June 2.0581 2.0412 2.0502
July 2.0635 2.0359 2.0524
August 2.0709 2.0359 2.0589
September 2.0638 2.0359 2.0519
October 2.0637 2.0377 2.0510
November 2.0622 2.0412 2.0504
December 2.5256 2.0394 2.1716