YEARLY HIGH
9.9594 IQD
YEARLY LOW
8.4534 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6036 IQD

2023 HTG to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the HTG to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 9.9594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 8.4534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5060 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8336 to the December average rate of 9.9122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 9.9594 was down 32.61% compared to the 2022 peak of 14.7778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,797 IQD
2022 Average 62,839 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 42,267 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,529.98 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

9.9958
8.9926
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 9.4805, compared to 9.7268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 1.1603 IQD (High: 9.6138 / Low: 8.4534). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0767 IQD (High: 9.9594 / Low: 9.8828).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.1603
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0767

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2819 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2819

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 9.9122) against the same month in 2022 (average: 10.0895), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1772 (-1.76%).

2023 Avg (December) 9.9122
2022 Avg (December) 10.0895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8967 9.7624 9.8336
February 9.8232 9.6338 9.7200
March 9.6818 9.3812 9.4917
April 9.6138 8.4534 9.3581
May 9.4995 8.6218 9.0762
June 9.4703 9.3109 9.4033
July 9.5972 9.4086 9.5033
August 9.6696 9.5229 9.6222
September 9.7380 9.6043 9.6804
October 9.8685 9.6554 9.7725
November 9.8979 9.7845 9.8698
December 9.9594 9.8828 9.9122