2013 CAD to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 CAD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the CAD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 1183.4755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1088.4496.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 95.0259 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1172.8907 to the December average rate of 1094.6415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1183.4755 was down 1.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 1200.2998, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
CAD 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 1144.2210, compared to 1114.8866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 29.3344 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 44.2311 IQD (High: 1157.6358 / Low: 1113.4047). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.3405 IQD (High: 1099.7901 / Low: 1088.4496).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 20.2199 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1172.8907) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1151.2749), the exchange rate shifted by +21.6158 (+1.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1183.4755 | 1154.4186 | 1172.8907 |
| February | 1174.7258 | 1134.2104 | 1155.4144 |
| March | 1145.2047 | 1128.0346 | 1135.1944 |
| April | 1148.8023 | 1131.0016 | 1141.4980 |
| May | 1157.6358 | 1113.4047 | 1136.4255 |
| June | 1143.2050 | 1106.6950 | 1123.9029 |
| July | 1132.9951 | 1101.9688 | 1117.9091 |
| August | 1132.5295 | 1104.1784 | 1118.7300 |
| September | 1134.3961 | 1104.8242 | 1123.1281 |
| October | 1132.1757 | 1113.0124 | 1124.4028 |
| November | 1118.5537 | 1096.0692 | 1110.5082 |
| December | 1099.7901 | 1088.4496 | 1094.6415 |