YEARLY HIGH
8.3150 IQD
YEARLY LOW
7.3184 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6441 IQD

2023 DJF to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the DJF to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 8.3150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 7.3184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9966 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2122 to the December average rate of 7.3594, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.3150 was up 0.60% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.2652, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,575 IQD
2022 Average 41,000 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 36,592 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,982.85 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

8.2977
7.2707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 7.9273, compared to 7.3609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5664 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 0.9013 IQD (High: 8.3150 / Low: 7.4137). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0376 IQD (High: 8.2160 / Low: 8.1784).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9013
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0376

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.7504 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 8.1683) against the same month in 2022 (average: 8.1884), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0201 (-0.25%).

2023 Avg (April) 8.1683
2022 Avg (April) 8.1884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2349 8.1973 8.2122
February 8.2160 8.1784 8.2017
March 8.2158 8.1586 8.2048
April 8.3150 7.4137 8.1683
May 8.2142 7.3418 7.4179
June 7.3798 7.3341 7.3587
July 7.4186 7.3453 7.3655
August 7.4187 7.3184 7.3617
September 7.3694 7.3184 7.3563
October 7.3779 7.3389 7.3606
November 7.3775 7.3389 7.3619
December 7.3803 7.3184 7.3594