YEARLY HIGH
237.0856 IQD
YEARLY LOW
178.9896 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
213.6501 IQD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,185,428 IQD
2012 Average 1,282,215 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 894,948 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 290,479.76 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

240.3653
178.7664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 226.8722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 200.4280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±10.5799
February Spread (Stable) ±3.5070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.8175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (January) 235.2321
2012 Avg (January) 270.2870

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