YEARLY HIGH
4.6204 IQD
YEARLY LOW
3.9447 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1420 IQD

2023 LKR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LKR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 4.6204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 3.9447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6758 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9914 to the December average rate of 4.0115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.6204 was down 36.21% compared to the 2022 peak of 7.2433, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,102 IQD
2022 Average 23,684 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 19,723 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,378.76 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.5585
3.9383
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 4.2418, compared to 4.0422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1996 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.5627 IQD (High: 4.5608 / Low: 3.9982). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0310 IQD (High: 4.0059 / Low: 3.9749).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5627
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0310

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2472 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 4.5069) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.5224), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0156 (-0.34%).

2023 Avg (April) 4.5069
2022 Avg (April) 4.5224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0136 3.9715 3.9914
February 4.0327 3.9564 3.9987
March 4.5608 3.9982 4.3640
April 4.6204 4.0866 4.5069
May 4.6146 4.0934 4.2597
June 4.5130 4.0941 4.3302
July 4.2810 3.9447 4.1008
August 4.1589 4.0319 4.0705
September 4.0926 4.0195 4.0520
October 4.0462 3.9903 4.0287
November 4.0059 3.9749 3.9900
December 4.0475 3.9887 4.0115