2013 BOB to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

169.4273 IQD

YEARLY LOW

164.4903 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

167.4430 IQD

2013 BOB to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 169.4273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 164.4903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9370 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.5684 to the December average rate of 168.4710, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 169.4273 was down 0.27% compared to the 2012 peak of 169.8790, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 847,136 IQD

2012 Average 838,369 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 822,451 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,685.05 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

168.8241

165.5082

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 166.4167, compared to 168.4692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0525 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 166.4167

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 168.4692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 3.2746 IQD (High: 168.2450 / Low: 164.9704). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3412 IQD (High: 166.7418 / Low: 166.4007).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.2746

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3412

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.6610 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6610

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 168.4710) against the same month in 2012 (average: 166.5451), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9259 (+1.16%).

2013 Avg (December) 168.4710

2012 Avg (December) 166.5451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	166.9947	166.4150	166.5684
February	166.7418	166.4007	166.5644
March	166.7621	165.2305	166.2965
April	166.7930	166.0362	166.4455
May	166.4843	164.4903	165.7845
June	168.2450	164.9704	166.8410
July	168.8152	168.0803	168.4204
August	168.7768	168.1624	168.4204
September	169.3772	167.9878	168.4496
October	169.2679	168.2093	168.5478
November	169.0168	168.0518	168.5062
December	169.4273	168.0692	168.4710