YEARLY HIGH
86.8014 IQD
YEARLY LOW
66.2163 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
73.8253 IQD

2023 LSL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 86.8014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 66.2163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.5851 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.3465 to the December average rate of 70.2151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 86.8014 was down 13.66% compared to the 2022 peak of 100.5314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 434,007 IQD
2022 Average 448,030 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 331,082 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,925.42 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

87.0108
67.0396
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 77.6767, compared to 69.9739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.7028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.6767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.9739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 13.1225 IQD (High: 79.4474 / Low: 66.3248). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7891 IQD (High: 69.9312 / Low: 68.1421).

May Spread (Volatile) ±13.1225
September Spread (Stable) ±1.7891

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.6601 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.6601

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 85.3465) against the same month in 2022 (average: 94.2710), the exchange rate shifted by -8.9245 (-9.47%).

2023 Avg (January) 85.3465
2022 Avg (January) 94.2710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 86.8014 83.7063 85.3465
February 85.4228 79.1644 81.5759
March 81.8885 78.4153 79.8047
April 82.2368 72.1441 80.0095
May 79.4474 66.3248 69.3495
June 72.0970 66.2163 69.9739
July 74.5341 68.5377 71.8475
August 72.7294 67.2312 69.6767
September 69.9312 68.1421 69.0732
October 69.7058 67.2114 68.7039
November 72.0983 66.8454 70.3271
December 72.0501 68.6087 70.2151