YEARLY HIGH
0.0717 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.0534 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0557 IQD

2020 STD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the STD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 0.0534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0553 to the December average rate of 0.0611, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0717 was up 25.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0569, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 358 IQD
2019 Average 280 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 267 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.58 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0618
0.0532
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0543, compared to 0.0571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0147 IQD (High: 0.0717 / Low: 0.0570). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 IQD (High: 0.0542 / Low: 0.0540).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0147
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0611) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0553), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+10.48%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0611
2019 Avg (December) 0.0553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0557 0.0552 0.0553
February 0.0554 0.0540 0.0543
March 0.0545 0.0534 0.0539
April 0.0542 0.0539 0.0540
May 0.0542 0.0539 0.0540
June 0.0542 0.0540 0.0541
July 0.0558 0.0542 0.0547
August 0.0569 0.0557 0.0565
September 0.0573 0.0566 0.0569
October 0.0572 0.0566 0.0568
November 0.0571 0.0566 0.0569
December 0.0717 0.0570 0.0611