2013 GEL to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

709.8633 IQD

YEARLY LOW

666.0775 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

698.7433 IQD

2013 GEL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 709.8633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 666.0775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.7859 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 701.7784 to the December average rate of 672.1160, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 709.8633 was down 1.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 719.0883, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,549,317 IQD

2012 Average 3,487,463 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 3,330,387 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 218,929.46 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

709.6544

668.7034

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 702.6746, compared to 694.8119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.8626 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 702.6746

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 694.8119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 20.6798 IQD (High: 686.7572 / Low: 666.0775). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5660 IQD (High: 701.6421 / Low: 697.0761).

December Spread (Volatile) ±20.6798

October Spread (Stable) ±4.5660

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 21.3761 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -21.3761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 706.2418) against the same month in 2012 (average: 716.4810), the exchange rate shifted by -10.2391 (-1.43%).

2013 Avg (May) 706.2418

2012 Avg (May) 716.4810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	704.3794	698.4758	701.7784
February	708.5377	700.5614	703.4707
March	704.3153	695.1473	700.7761
April	705.5569	699.9970	703.1073
May	709.8633	700.7958	706.2418
June	705.6662	692.1046	700.6732
July	704.4755	698.5958	702.8970
August	703.9613	696.9621	700.4331
September	702.5770	697.4104	700.3821
October	701.6421	697.0761	699.5514
November	697.5620	686.5031	693.4921
December	686.7572	666.0775	672.1160