2013 SAR to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

312.7154 IQD

YEARLY LOW

306.1979 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

310.1146 IQD

2013 SAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 312.7154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 306.1979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5175 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 310.2277 to the December average rate of 310.5070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 312.7154 was up 0.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 311.9604, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,563,577 IQD

2012 Average 1,552,231 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,530,989 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,587.49 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

310.7618

308.9185

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 309.8627, compared to 310.3666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 309.8627

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 310.3666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 4.3478 IQD (High: 310.5457 / Low: 306.1979). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8934 IQD (High: 310.9714 / Low: 310.0780).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.3478

October Spread (Stable) ±0.8934

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9413 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 310.5954) against the same month in 2012 (average: 310.6334), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0380 (-0.01%).

2013 Avg (February) 310.5954

2012 Avg (February) 310.6334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	311.2042	308.6863	310.2277
February	312.7154	309.6706	310.5954
March	311.5643	307.7468	309.9115
April	311.1436	309.0783	310.0135
May	310.5457	306.1979	309.0721
June	310.8797	307.0677	309.3558
July	310.8629	308.6607	310.2068
August	310.5685	309.3789	310.2287
September	310.9630	309.0404	310.2083
October	310.9714	310.0780	310.6082
November	310.9448	309.7558	310.4407
December	312.1575	309.8552	310.5070