2013 LSL to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

137.4339 IQD

YEARLY LOW

111.2176 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

121.0036 IQD

2013 LSL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 137.4339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 111.2176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.2163 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.7474 to the December average rate of 112.3495, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 137.4339 was down 11.39% compared to the 2012 peak of 155.1057, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 687,170 IQD

2012 Average 710,520 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 556,088 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,081.75 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

134.7872

110.3098

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LSL 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 126.4032, compared to 115.6039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.7993 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 126.4032

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 115.6039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 14.7507 IQD (High: 130.0682 / Low: 115.3176). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8951 IQD (High: 132.0029 / Low: 130.1078).

May Spread (Volatile) ±14.7507

February Spread (Stable) ±1.8951

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 8.6359 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 132.7474) against the same month in 2012 (average: 145.6874), the exchange rate shifted by -12.9399 (-8.88%).

2013 Avg (January) 132.7474

2012 Avg (January) 145.6874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	137.4339	128.8370	132.7474
February	132.0029	130.1078	131.0228
March	129.0902	124.7110	126.6086
April	130.5216	126.0212	127.7384
May	130.0682	115.3176	124.4690
June	118.1208	113.1269	115.8331
July	119.6124	114.2753	117.3141
August	118.8342	112.0414	115.6697
September	120.1557	113.0928	116.4973
October	119.2591	115.4203	117.6249
November	115.5042	112.3777	114.1681
December	114.0170	111.2176	112.3495