YEARLY HIGH
178.5673 IQD
YEARLY LOW
135.8667 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
144.9833 IQD

2014 ARS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ARS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 178.5673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 135.8667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.7006 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 167.8909 to the December average rate of 137.5809, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 178.5673 was down 24.68% compared to the 2013 peak of 237.0856, 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 892,836 IQD
2013 Average 1,067,668 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 679,334 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 213,502.77 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

170.9219
134.5499
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 150.0154, compared to 139.9513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.0642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 150.0154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.9513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 33.3457 IQD (High: 178.5673 / Low: 145.2216). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0243 IQD (High: 138.8318 / Low: 137.8076).

January Spread (Volatile) ±33.3457
November Spread (Stable) ±1.0243

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 19.5196 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.5196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 167.8909) against the same month in 2013 (average: 235.2321), the exchange rate shifted by -67.3412 (-28.63%).

2014 Avg (January) 167.8909
2013 Avg (January) 235.2321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 178.5673 145.2216 167.8909
February 151.2127 145.4787 148.3714
March 148.9199 145.5329 147.3228
April 148.0741 145.2730 145.6308
May 147.2727 144.3610 146.0639
June 145.7722 143.2213 144.8128
July 145.1659 142.5867 144.1648
August 143.2988 138.4058 141.4046
September 140.3658 138.0944 139.5099
October 139.3014 136.3143 138.6422
November 138.8318 137.8076 138.4051
December 140.7215 135.8667 137.5809