YEARLY HIGH
11.4156 IQD
YEARLY LOW
8.6144 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7188 IQD

2023 JPY to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the JPY to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 11.4156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 8.6144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8012 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2145 to the December average rate of 9.1247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 11.4156 was down 11.07% compared to the 2022 peak of 12.8370, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,707,807 IQD
2022 Average 5,589,132 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 4,307,219 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,400,588.15 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

11.4629
8.4819
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 10.4732, compared to 8.9644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4732
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 1.3918 IQD (High: 10.7054 / Low: 9.3136). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1736 IQD (High: 8.8294 / Low: 8.6558).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3918
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1736

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2492 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 11.2145) against the same month in 2022 (average: 12.7071), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4926 (-11.75%).

2023 Avg (January) 11.2145
2022 Avg (January) 12.7071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.4156 10.9547 11.2145
February 11.3477 10.6873 10.9624
March 11.1578 10.6231 10.9136
April 11.1580 9.7919 10.8649
May 10.7054 9.3136 9.6156
June 9.4377 9.0461 9.2682
July 9.4872 9.0140 9.2719
August 9.2438 8.9412 9.0456
September 8.9581 8.7668 8.8600
October 8.8294 8.6558 8.7537
November 8.9080 8.6144 8.7303
December 9.2996 8.8911 9.1247