YEARLY HIGH
637.1581 IQD
YEARLY LOW
540.7915 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
575.7232 IQD

2023 TOP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the TOP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 637.1581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 540.7915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 96.3666 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 626.6198 to the December average rate of 557.7775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 637.1581 was down 2.11% compared to the 2022 peak of 650.9183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,185,791 IQD
2022 Average 3,132,962 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 2,703,957 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 481,833.22 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

634.6723
538.0415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 600.0748, compared to 551.3715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 48.7033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 600.0748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 551.3715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 67.9454 IQD (High: 617.9018 / Low: 549.9564). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0636 IQD (High: 549.7054 / Low: 545.6418).

May Spread (Volatile) ±67.9454
September Spread (Stable) ±4.0636

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 57.2863 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -57.2863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 624.6096) against the same month in 2022 (average: 643.7134), the exchange rate shifted by -19.1037 (-2.97%).

2023 Avg (February) 624.6096
2022 Avg (February) 643.7134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 632.0089 620.2624 626.6198
February 637.1581 617.9670 624.6096
March 622.2002 609.7613 618.0066
April 623.2901 557.5945 616.5528
May 617.9018 549.9564 559.2665
June 560.5553 549.8516 555.3935
July 563.1219 549.4283 557.3057
August 557.6075 546.4545 550.7000
September 549.7054 545.6418 547.6674
October 550.0162 542.2176 546.0941
November 555.7851 540.7915 548.6844
December 562.7124 553.8687 557.7775