YEARLY HIGH
113.0515 IQD
YEARLY LOW
92.4506 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
101.1753 IQD

2023 SCR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SCR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 113.0515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 92.4506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.6009 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 107.8418 to the December average rate of 97.5893, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 113.0515 was down 1.52% compared to the 2022 peak of 114.7957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 565,257 IQD
2022 Average 539,057 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 462,253 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,004.32 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

109.6250
94.3323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 104.1258, compared to 98.2247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 104.1258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 98.2247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 18.0304 IQD (High: 111.1222 / Low: 93.0918). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7598 IQD (High: 99.6363 / Low: 95.8765).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.0304
August Spread (Stable) ±3.7598

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 9.6494 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.6494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 107.8418) against the same month in 2022 (average: 106.1315), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7103 (+1.61%).

2023 Avg (January) 107.8418
2022 Avg (January) 106.1315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 113.0515 103.2415 107.8418
February 112.0883 103.0379 107.7779
March 112.3090 103.7382 108.3506
April 113.0493 99.4226 107.4136
May 111.1222 93.0918 97.7642
June 99.7960 92.4874 95.6067
July 100.6241 92.4506 97.9500
August 99.6363 95.8765 97.9436
September 102.9261 96.1431 99.6809
October 102.8062 94.9324 98.2685
November 100.5268 95.1586 97.9158
December 101.5321 93.7114 97.5893