YEARLY HIGH
79.1192 IQD
YEARLY LOW
66.2977 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
73.3096 IQD

2025 ZAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the ZAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 79.1192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 66.2977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8215 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.9561 to the December average rate of 77.8625, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 79.1192 was up 3.29% compared to the 2024 peak of 76.5954, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,955,961 IQD
2024 Average 3,575,427 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,314,884 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 641,076.93 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

78.7310
68.3088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 71.2348, compared to 75.3844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.2348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.3844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 4.6647 IQD (High: 70.9624 / Low: 66.2977). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5523 IQD (High: 74.0445 / Low: 72.4922).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.6647
June Spread (Stable) ±1.5523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.4308 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 77.8625) against the same month in 2024 (average: 71.8121), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0504 (+8.43%).

2025 Avg (December) 77.8625
2024 Avg (December) 71.8121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.1640 68.5521 69.9561
February 71.4390 69.8608 70.8919
March 72.4294 70.0495 71.6080
April 70.9624 66.2977 69.1773
May 73.6554 70.7998 72.4175
June 74.0445 72.4922 73.3582
July 74.7978 71.8905 73.7207
August 75.0312 71.7761 73.8789
September 75.9876 73.7948 75.1380
October 76.5951 74.5157 75.7459
November 76.8145 74.8091 75.9606
December 79.1192 76.5518 77.8625