YEARLY HIGH
0.0723 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.0683 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0705 IQD

2021 STD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the STD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.0723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.0683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0715 to the December average rate of 0.0688, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0723 was up 0.93% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0717, 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 362 IQD
2020 Average 278 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 342 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.14 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0720
0.0685
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 0.0710, compared to 0.0699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0018 IQD (High: 0.0719 / Low: 0.0701). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 IQD (High: 0.0699 / Low: 0.0694).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.0717) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0543), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0174 (+31.97%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.0717
2020 Avg (February) 0.0543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0720 0.0713 0.0715
February 0.0723 0.0713 0.0717
March 0.0719 0.0701 0.0711
April 0.0706 0.0699 0.0704
May 0.0709 0.0698 0.0704
June 0.0718 0.0704 0.0712
July 0.0711 0.0705 0.0708
August 0.0709 0.0700 0.0704
September 0.0706 0.0694 0.0704
October 0.0699 0.0694 0.0697
November 0.0698 0.0688 0.0694
December 0.0693 0.0683 0.0688