YEARLY HIGH
51.8230 IQD
YEARLY LOW
41.6912 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.5117 IQD

2020 UAH to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UAH to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 51.8230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 41.6912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1318 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.3311 to the December average rate of 44.7702, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 51.8230 was up 0.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 51.3460, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 259,115 IQD
2019 Average 231,315 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 208,456 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,659.18 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

50.0588
41.3264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 45.9508, compared to 43.0727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8781 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.9508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.0727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 10.0910 IQD (High: 51.8230 / Low: 41.7321). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4528 IQD (High: 42.2657 / Low: 41.8129).

December Spread (Volatile) ±10.0910
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4528

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.4457 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4457

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 44.7702) against the same month in 2019 (average: 50.5798), the exchange rate shifted by -5.8096 (-11.49%).

2020 Avg (December) 44.7702
2019 Avg (December) 50.5798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.3869 47.5073 49.3311
February 48.7957 47.5073 48.4735
March 48.3719 42.2197 45.0278
April 44.2032 43.0628 43.8175
May 44.8260 44.1035 44.4282
June 44.8361 44.3652 44.6264
July 44.6735 42.7819 43.6204
August 43.8242 42.9163 43.3627
September 43.2387 42.0707 42.5418
October 42.2657 41.8129 42.0541
November 42.4325 41.6912 42.0870
December 51.8230 41.7321 44.7702