YEARLY HIGH
40.1006 IQD
YEARLY LOW
34.2392 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.9447 IQD

2023 UAH to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the UAH to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 40.1006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 34.2392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8613 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.7094 to the December average rate of 35.2426, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 40.1006 was down 25.05% compared to the 2022 peak of 53.5033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 200,503 IQD
2022 Average 226,711 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 171,196 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,306.67 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

40.1561
34.7959
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 38.2602, compared to 35.6293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.2602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.6293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 4.3931 IQD (High: 40.1006 / Low: 35.7075). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2024 IQD (High: 35.6353 / Low: 35.4329).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.3931
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 3.6535 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6535

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 39.4096) against the same month in 2022 (average: 49.3086), the exchange rate shifted by -9.8989 (-20.08%).

2023 Avg (April) 39.4096
2022 Avg (April) 49.3086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.7525 39.5148 39.7094
February 39.8859 39.3532 39.6614
March 39.8127 39.4409 39.5614
April 40.1006 35.7075 39.4096
May 39.8117 35.4411 35.7562
June 35.5166 35.2513 35.4628
July 35.8093 35.1908 35.5187
August 35.7403 35.1937 35.4764
September 35.6353 35.4329 35.4710
October 36.1426 35.4475 35.8651
November 36.3840 35.8070 36.2017
December 35.9230 34.2392 35.2426