2013 HKD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

151.2060 IQD

YEARLY LOW

147.9318 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

149.9398 IQD

2013 HKD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 151.2060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 147.9318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2742 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.0635 to the December average rate of 150.1832, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 151.2060 was up 0.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 150.7900, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,780,151 IQD

2012 Average 3,752,165 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 3,698,296 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,854.99 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

150.3145

149.2477

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 149.7753, compared to 150.1042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.7753

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.1042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 2.1247 IQD (High: 150.0566 / Low: 147.9318). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4014 IQD (High: 150.3655 / Low: 149.9641).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.1247

October Spread (Stable) ±0.4014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4232 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 150.1902) against the same month in 2012 (average: 150.2148), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0246 (-0.02%).

2013 Avg (February) 150.1902

2012 Avg (February) 150.2148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	150.5733	149.3463	150.0635
February	151.2060	149.7744	150.1902
March	150.6558	148.8914	149.7970
April	150.3082	149.3457	149.7597
May	150.0566	147.9318	149.3366
June	150.3070	148.3505	149.5051
July	150.3649	149.2218	149.9853
August	150.1971	149.5918	150.0212
September	150.3869	149.4722	150.0308
October	150.3655	149.9641	150.2256
November	150.4158	149.8454	150.1788
December	150.9717	149.8857	150.1832