2022 HKD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

188.1140 IQD

YEARLY LOW

183.7469 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

186.4146 IQD

2022 HKD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the HKD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 188.1140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 183.7469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3671 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 187.2871 to the December average rate of 187.4645, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 188.1140 was down 0.67% compared to the 2021 peak of 189.3752, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,702,850 IQD

2021 Average 4,696,222 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 4,593,672 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,178.33 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

187.6301

185.6433

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 186.5832, compared to 186.2461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 186.5832

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 186.2461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 3.3629 IQD (High: 187.1098 / Low: 183.7469). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3628 IQD (High: 186.2051 / Low: 185.8424).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.3629

May Spread (Stable) ±0.3628

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4422 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 187.4645) against the same month in 2021 (average: 187.2196), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2449 (+0.13%).

2022 Avg (December) 187.4645

2021 Avg (December) 187.2196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	187.5426	186.2433	187.2871
February	187.8534	185.5989	187.1218
March	187.6724	186.2157	186.6796
April	187.0827	185.9373	186.3040
May	186.2051	185.8424	185.9872
June	187.2640	185.8921	186.1197
July	186.2587	185.1003	185.8089
August	186.9425	185.8389	186.1667
September	187.1098	183.7469	185.8270
October	186.9956	183.8470	185.9264
November	187.1103	183.7663	186.2829
December	188.1140	186.9237	187.4645