2013 ARS to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 ARS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the ARS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 237.0856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 178.9896.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.0960 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 235.2321 to the December average rate of 183.8996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 237.0856 was down 12.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 271.9408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
ARS to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 226.8722, compared to 200.4280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.4441 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 10.5799 IQD (High: 189.5695 / Low: 178.9896). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5070 IQD (High: 234.6934 / Low: 231.1864).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 9.8175 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 235.2321) against the same month in 2012 (average: 270.2870), the exchange rate shifted by -35.0550 (-12.97%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 237.0856 | 233.5457 | 235.2321 |
| February | 234.6934 | 231.1864 | 232.6152 |
| March | 230.8255 | 226.2116 | 228.4595 |
| April | 227.2797 | 223.6740 | 225.7608 |
| May | 224.0719 | 218.0311 | 221.4623 |
| June | 220.0897 | 216.0315 | 217.7030 |
| July | 216.1573 | 211.5894 | 213.9955 |
| August | 211.4146 | 205.2028 | 208.5969 |
| September | 205.4356 | 200.8512 | 203.0239 |
| October | 201.1117 | 197.2261 | 199.3351 |
| November | 196.8143 | 189.5613 | 193.7171 |
| December | 189.5695 | 178.9896 | 183.8996 |