YEARLY HIGH
143.1319 IQD
YEARLY LOW
116.4136 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
128.2755 IQD

2023 SEK to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SEK to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 143.1319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 116.4136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.7183 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.4974 to the December average rate of 127.9961, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 143.1319 was down 12.45% compared to the 2022 peak of 163.4910, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 715,659 IQD
2022 Average 723,975 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 582,068 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 133,591.45 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

142.7408
115.8202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 134.4494, compared to 122.1017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.3477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 134.4494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 122.1017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 21.2520 IQD (High: 141.7813 / Low: 120.5293). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1480 IQD (High: 120.1880 / Low: 117.0400).

May Spread (Volatile) ±21.2520
September Spread (Stable) ±3.1480

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 14.2758 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.2758

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 140.4974) against the same month in 2022 (average: 159.4865), the exchange rate shifted by -18.9892 (-11.91%).

2023 Avg (January) 140.4974
2022 Avg (January) 159.4865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 143.1319 136.6506 140.4974
February 141.5134 137.5037 139.6111
March 141.6902 135.2521 138.7200
April 142.3762 127.3614 140.2227
May 141.7813 120.5293 125.9469
June 123.5047 120.0580 121.6983
July 128.5563 119.6077 124.3591
August 123.9618 118.4602 120.9056
September 120.1880 117.0400 118.0636
October 120.4442 116.4136 118.7539
November 126.8871 117.3412 122.5319
December 131.7598 124.9310 127.9961