YEARLY HIGH
5.8727 IQD
YEARLY LOW
5.7828 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8329 IQD

2021 YER to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the YER to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 5.8727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 5.7828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0900 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8398 to the December average rate of 5.8350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.8727 was up 0.58% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.8389, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,364 IQD
2020 Average 23,918 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 28,914 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 449.75 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.8419
5.8175
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 5.8361, compared to 5.8298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0859 IQD (High: 5.8687 / Low: 5.7828). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 IQD (High: 5.8388 / Low: 5.8247).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0859
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 5.8350) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.0398), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7952 (+15.78%).

2021 Avg (December) 5.8350
2020 Avg (December) 5.0398

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8633 5.8281 5.8398
February 5.8418 5.8250 5.8345
March 5.8418 5.8164 5.8346
April 5.8424 5.8075 5.8303
May 5.8687 5.7828 5.8389
June 5.8500 5.8301 5.8384
July 5.8397 5.8128 5.8299
August 5.8568 5.8092 5.8302
September 5.8335 5.8147 5.8195
October 5.8377 5.8225 5.8328
November 5.8388 5.8247 5.8314
December 5.8727 5.8138 5.8350