YEARLY HIGH
174.9070 IQD
YEARLY LOW
108.7575 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
116.4603 IQD

2023 GHS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GHS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 174.9070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 108.7575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.1495 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.7353 to the December average rate of 109.0277, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 174.9070 was down 26.32% compared to the 2022 peak of 237.3984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 874,535 IQD
2022 Average 863,283 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 543,788 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 330,747.51 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

130.7061
107.0569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 120.4726, compared to 112.4480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.0245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 120.4726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 112.4480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 58.1156 IQD (High: 174.9070 / Low: 116.7914). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6472 IQD (High: 109.4047 / Low: 108.7575).

January Spread (Volatile) ±58.1156
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6472

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 11.7648 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.7648

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 128.7353) against the same month in 2022 (average: 234.7762), the exchange rate shifted by -106.0409 (-45.17%).

2023 Avg (January) 128.7353
2022 Avg (January) 234.7762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 174.9070 116.7914 128.7353
February 119.9918 113.1409 116.9705
March 125.3219 114.1390 118.2526
April 135.8351 111.2836 127.0140
May 123.9221 110.5852 116.2097
June 117.6207 113.5146 115.6533
July 115.8180 112.7114 114.7125
August 118.2066 114.5788 116.1361
September 114.8820 112.9504 113.9888
October 112.9581 110.0299 111.3198
November 109.9289 108.9105 109.5033
December 109.4047 108.7575 109.0277