2023 KGS to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 KGS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the KGS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 17.3744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 14.5466.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8278 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0569 to the December average rate of 14.7048, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 17.3744 was down 6.03% compared to the 2022 peak of 18.4893, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
KGS to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 16.1933, compared to 14.7737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4196 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 1.7652 IQD (High: 16.6933 / Low: 14.9281). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1094 IQD (High: 15.0227 / Low: 14.9133).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 1.5033 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 17.0569) against the same month in 2022 (average: 17.2106), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1537 (-0.89%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.3744 | 16.9334 | 17.0569 |
| February | 17.0850 | 16.5463 | 16.7860 |
| March | 16.7131 | 16.4616 | 16.6737 |
| April | 16.7124 | 15.0361 | 16.5859 |
| May | 16.6933 | 14.9281 | 15.0826 |
| June | 15.0227 | 14.9133 | 14.9748 |
| July | 15.0227 | 14.8147 | 14.9185 |
| August | 15.0228 | 14.7993 | 14.8696 |
| September | 14.8554 | 14.7099 | 14.7899 |
| October | 14.7891 | 14.6334 | 14.6920 |
| November | 14.7584 | 14.5466 | 14.6675 |
| December | 14.7934 | 14.6664 | 14.7048 |