YEARLY HIGH
11.9731 IQD
YEARLY LOW
10.7183 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4698 IQD

2013 PKR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 11.9731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 10.7183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2548 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9307 to the December average rate of 10.8834, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 11.9731 was down 7.90% compared to the 2012 peak of 13.0007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,986,553 IQD
2012 Average 6,239,315 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 5,359,152 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 627,400.30 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

12.0411
10.7162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 11.8334, compared to 11.1063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.3376 IQD (High: 11.0559 / Low: 10.7183). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0640 IQD (High: 11.8519 / Low: 11.7879).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3376
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0640

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2704 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2704

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 11.9307) against the same month in 2012 (average: 12.9279), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9972 (-7.71%).

2013 Avg (January) 11.9307
2012 Avg (January) 12.9279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.9731 11.8982 11.9307
February 11.9365 11.8361 11.8785
March 11.9209 11.7789 11.8411
April 11.8519 11.7879 11.8179
May 11.8367 11.6749 11.7734
June 11.8715 11.6927 11.7588
July 11.6810 11.4349 11.5789
August 11.4301 11.1366 11.3086
September 11.1465 10.9479 11.0738
October 10.9983 10.9010 10.9665
November 10.9034 10.7196 10.8266
December 11.0559 10.7183 10.8834