2023 AUD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1044.2157 IQD

YEARLY LOW

824.3596 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

904.2836 IQD

2023 AUD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AUD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 1044.2157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 824.3596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 219.8561 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1015.8669 to the December average rate of 878.6474, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1044.2157 was down 5.67% compared to the 2022 peak of 1106.9378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,221,079 IQD

2022 Average 5,070,969 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 4,121,798 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,099,280.64 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1034.3598

812.4451

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 953.5725, compared to 854.9948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 98.5776 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 953.5725

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 854.9948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 123.4518 IQD (High: 974.5893 / Low: 851.1375). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.6028 IQD (High: 846.6189 / Low: 832.0160).

May Spread (Volatile) ±123.4518

September Spread (Stable) ±14.6028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 93.8650 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -93.8650

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1015.8669) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1046.7359), the exchange rate shifted by -30.8689 (-2.95%).

2023 Avg (January) 1015.8669

2022 Avg (January) 1046.7359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1044.2157	981.8903	1015.8669
February	1043.1013	980.9435	1005.3775
March	988.5302	954.9275	973.8450
April	991.4636	882.1599	970.0518
May	974.5893	851.1375	876.1868
June	901.0699	861.2366	880.1069
July	902.2885	866.6206	880.5904
August	867.1270	833.0708	848.6402
September	846.6189	832.0160	841.0207
October	844.5291	824.3596	830.9380
November	871.1899	830.2924	850.1322
December	897.6758	858.6291	878.6474