2013 KES to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.9055 IQD

YEARLY LOW

13.2566 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.5077 IQD

2013 KES to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 13.9055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 13.2566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6489 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3873 to the December average rate of 13.4913, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 13.9055 was down 2.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 14.1935, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69,528 IQD

2012 Average 68,911 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 66,283 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,244.42 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

13.8500

13.2515

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 13.5690, compared to 13.4464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5690

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.3542 IQD (High: 13.9055 / Low: 13.5514). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0784 IQD (High: 13.3393 / Low: 13.2609).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3542

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0784

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2151 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 13.7842) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.8206), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0364 (-0.26%).

2013 Avg (May) 13.7842

2012 Avg (May) 13.8206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.5384	13.2577	13.3873
February	13.5146	13.2683	13.3224
March	13.6234	13.4501	13.5509
April	13.9039	13.6117	13.8001
May	13.9055	13.5514	13.7842
June	13.6890	13.4970	13.5691
July	13.5583	13.3045	13.3924
August	13.3393	13.2609	13.3013
September	13.4371	13.2566	13.3150
October	13.7484	13.4215	13.6638
November	13.6489	13.3788	13.5147
December	13.6335	13.3983	13.4913