YEARLY HIGH
405.9427 IQD
YEARLY LOW
356.7080 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
373.1018 IQD

2023 QAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the QAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 405.9427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 356.7080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.2347 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 400.5782 to the December average rate of 359.6186, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 405.9427 was up 0.55% compared to the 2022 peak of 403.7312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,029,714 IQD
2022 Average 2,003,077 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,783,540 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 246,173.67 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

404.7018
355.2179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 386.7440, compared to 359.4596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.2844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 386.7440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 359.4596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 45.5845 IQD (High: 405.9427 / Low: 360.3582). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8560 IQD (High: 360.0605 / Low: 358.2045).

April Spread (Volatile) ±45.5845
October Spread (Stable) ±1.8560

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 35.6952 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.6952

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 398.0250) against the same month in 2022 (average: 401.1711), the exchange rate shifted by -3.1461 (-0.78%).

2023 Avg (April) 398.0250
2022 Avg (April) 401.1711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 401.1416 398.0693 400.5782
February 401.1261 399.1527 400.2696
March 401.2634 395.2421 399.6984
April 405.9427 360.3582 398.0250
May 401.2374 358.6673 362.3298
June 360.2737 357.5686 359.5632
July 360.8519 357.0011 359.4661
August 362.1761 356.7080 359.3978
September 360.4583 358.3943 359.5747
October 360.0605 358.2045 359.3588
November 360.0856 357.8154 359.3416
December 361.7437 358.9321 359.6186