YEARLY HIGH
734.4923 IQD
YEARLY LOW
644.7995 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
674.7515 IQD

2023 BZD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BZD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 734.4923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 644.7995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.6928 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 724.1570 to the December average rate of 649.5596, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 734.4923 was up 0.41% compared to the 2022 peak of 731.4884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,672,462 IQD
2022 Average 3,621,159 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,223,997 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 448,464.22 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

732.4737
642.0219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 699.7366, compared to 649.7664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 49.9702 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 699.7366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 649.7664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 80.2722 IQD (High: 734.4923 / Low: 654.2202). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8913 IQD (High: 724.7895 / Low: 723.8982).

April Spread (Volatile) ±80.2722
January Spread (Stable) ±0.8913

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 65.7099 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -65.7099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 720.5436) against the same month in 2022 (average: 723.8685), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3249 (-0.46%).

2023 Avg (April) 720.5436
2022 Avg (April) 723.8685

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 724.7895 723.8982 724.1570
February 730.8383 717.4094 724.1201
March 728.0042 722.6035 724.9360
April 734.4923 654.2202 720.5436
May 725.8563 649.3564 654.8338
June 651.7427 645.8484 649.8288
July 656.0967 644.7995 649.9788
August 654.7980 644.8588 649.7436
September 650.4534 649.2081 649.8136
October 650.7231 649.0817 649.9431
November 650.9935 645.0043 649.5596
December 650.0754 646.5783 649.5596