YEARLY HIGH
457.7530 IQD
YEARLY LOW
412.9534 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
430.9925 IQD

2013 PEN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 457.7530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 412.9534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.7995 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 456.2264 to the December average rate of 417.9546, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 457.7530 was up 0.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 456.6092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,288,765 IQD
2012 Average 2,207,003 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 2,064,767 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223,997.57 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

460.3062
411.3478
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 443.9969, compared to 417.9882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 443.9969
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 417.9882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 19.8226 IQD (High: 447.1167 / Low: 427.2941). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2810 IQD (High: 453.2220 / Low: 449.9410).

May Spread (Volatile) ±19.8226
February Spread (Stable) ±3.2810

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 16.8408 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.8408

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 456.2264) against the same month in 2012 (average: 433.3503), the exchange rate shifted by +22.8761 (+5.28%).

2013 Avg (January) 456.2264
2012 Avg (January) 433.3503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 457.7530 452.3529 456.2264
February 453.2220 449.9410 451.4016
March 450.2736 446.1020 447.9458
April 450.7133 439.1573 447.7884
May 447.1167 427.2941 438.7300
June 428.9365 415.8310 421.8892
July 421.1715 417.2000 418.8634
August 417.2624 412.9534 415.4277
September 423.4032 413.8440 418.6708
October 422.5903 418.2627 420.6047
November 420.4546 414.9917 416.4078
December 422.3548 415.1145 417.9546