YEARLY HIGH
9.2963 IQD
YEARLY LOW
8.7276 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0102 IQD

2013 LKR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 9.2963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 8.7276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5688 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1729 to the December average rate of 8.9021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 9.2963 was down 9.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 10.2765, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,482 IQD
2012 Average 45,739 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 43,638 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,843.79 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

9.2673
8.7410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 9.1648, compared to 8.8556 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1648
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8556

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.2933 IQD (High: 9.2003 / Low: 8.9070). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0440 IQD (High: 8.9018 / Low: 8.8578).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2933
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0440

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1922 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1922

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 9.2234) against the same month in 2012 (average: 9.0525), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1709 (+1.89%).

2013 Avg (April) 9.2234
2012 Avg (April) 9.0525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2132 9.1087 9.1729
February 9.2848 9.1252 9.1899
March 9.2314 9.1209 9.1675
April 9.2963 9.1363 9.2234
May 9.2373 9.0883 9.1765
June 9.2003 8.9070 9.0588
July 8.9258 8.8178 8.8666
August 8.8516 8.7368 8.8134
September 8.8234 8.7276 8.7848
October 8.9173 8.8484 8.8884
November 8.9018 8.8578 8.8786
December 8.9565 8.8648 8.9021