YEARLY HIGH
38.9547 IQD
YEARLY LOW
34.8170 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.5522 IQD

2013 RUB to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 38.9547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 34.8170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1377 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.4899 to the December average rate of 35.4392, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 38.9547 was down 3.12% compared to the 2012 peak of 40.2091, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 194,774 IQD
2012 Average 187,613 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 174,085 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,688.36 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

38.9196
34.9245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 37.4626, compared to 35.6419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.4626
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.6419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 1.8337 IQD (High: 36.6507 / Low: 34.8170). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4860 IQD (High: 35.4481 / Low: 34.9621).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.8337
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4860

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 1.1107 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 38.5866) against the same month in 2012 (average: 39.0626), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4759 (-1.22%).

2013 Avg (February) 38.5866
2012 Avg (February) 39.0626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.7309 38.1184 38.4899
February 38.9547 38.0927 38.5866
March 37.9612 37.3878 37.7192
April 37.5977 36.7334 37.0834
May 37.4688 36.3768 37.0035
June 36.6061 35.3153 35.8928
July 35.9751 34.9282 35.5079
August 35.4481 34.9621 35.2574
September 36.6507 34.8170 35.7313
October 36.6894 36.0104 36.3268
November 36.0574 35.0824 35.5888
December 35.8141 35.0148 35.4392