YEARLY HIGH
310.2597 IQD
YEARLY LOW
265.4345 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
282.7204 IQD

2023 LYD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LYD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 310.2597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 265.4345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.8252 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 305.2936 to the December average rate of 272.6250, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 310.2597 was down 2.80% compared to the 2022 peak of 319.1844, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,551,299 IQD
2022 Average 1,520,156 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,327,172 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 224,126.15 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

309.0562
263.9057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 294.2989, compared to 271.1419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.1570 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 294.2989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 271.1419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 35.4280 IQD (High: 306.8339 / Low: 271.4059). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6524 IQD (High: 273.4603 / Low: 270.8080).

May Spread (Volatile) ±35.4280
June Spread (Stable) ±2.6524

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 28.8349 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -28.8349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 304.7404) against the same month in 2022 (average: 310.6393), the exchange rate shifted by -5.8989 (-1.90%).

2023 Avg (April) 304.7404
2022 Avg (April) 310.6393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 307.1405 302.3144 305.2936
February 308.4900 301.0016 304.4857
March 306.5257 300.7692 303.3412
April 310.2597 276.5973 304.7404
May 306.8339 271.4059 275.9054
June 273.4603 270.8080 272.0270
July 276.6040 271.7842 274.3949
August 275.4921 270.9221 272.3512
September 271.9844 267.9141 269.9102
October 268.8965 265.8966 267.6682
November 273.0406 265.4345 269.9018
December 274.9213 270.8175 272.6250