YEARLY HIGH
217.8129 IQD
YEARLY LOW
177.9865 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
192.5409 IQD

2023 CNY to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CNY to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 217.8129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 177.9865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.8264 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 214.9382 to the December average rate of 184.1282, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 217.8129 was down 6.17% compared to the 2022 peak of 232.1296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,445,323 IQD
2022 Average 5,433,166 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 4,449,664 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 995,659.27 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

218.4753
176.0298
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 203.7159, compared to 181.3659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.3499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 203.7159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.3659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 27.2125 IQD (High: 211.3685 / Low: 184.1560). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2649 IQD (High: 180.6661 / Low: 178.4012).

May Spread (Volatile) ±27.2125
September Spread (Stable) ±2.2649

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 21.8731 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.8731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 214.9382) against the same month in 2022 (average: 229.6172), the exchange rate shifted by -14.6791 (-6.39%).

2023 Avg (January) 214.9382
2022 Avg (January) 229.6172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 217.8129 211.1264 214.9382
February 217.4263 209.6940 213.3184
March 213.7630 208.9497 211.4757
April 212.7009 190.8183 210.6857
May 211.3685 184.1560 188.8126
June 185.4565 180.5975 183.0648
July 184.4370 179.4735 182.0932
August 183.1045 179.4150 180.9098
September 180.6661 178.4012 179.5669
October 182.8849 178.6381 179.9681
November 185.0317 177.9865 181.5295
December 186.0192 182.5285 184.1282