YEARLY HIGH
950.8518 IQD
YEARLY LOW
758.8205 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
835.6509 IQD

2023 NZD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NZD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 950.8518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 758.8205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 192.0313 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 935.0508 to the December average rate of 816.4045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 950.8518 was down 6.70% compared to the 2022 peak of 1019.1362, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,754,259 IQD
2022 Average 4,641,238 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,794,103 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 960,156.61 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

951.3804
755.4250
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 880.0403, compared to 791.2614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 88.7789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 880.0403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 791.2614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 120.5947 IQD (High: 909.4610 / Low: 788.8663). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.7937 IQD (High: 786.8009 / Low: 769.0072).

May Spread (Volatile) ±120.5947
September Spread (Stable) ±17.7937

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 82.0746 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -82.0746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 916.8368) against the same month in 2022 (average: 974.1384), the exchange rate shifted by -57.3016 (-5.88%).

2023 Avg (February) 916.8368
2022 Avg (February) 974.1384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 948.0978 909.3558 935.0508
February 950.8518 897.3626 916.8368
March 915.9134 889.7361 904.7681
April 923.0122 812.6045 901.0461
May 909.4610 788.8663 818.9715
June 816.5510 791.2574 803.5685
July 837.2013 798.0016 814.4107
August 804.4742 772.7481 784.2654
September 786.8009 769.0072 776.3200
October 791.1947 758.8205 771.7546
November 806.1638 768.4313 784.4133
December 831.5257 802.4874 816.4045