YEARLY HIGH
100.1191 IQD
YEARLY LOW
88.5236 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
96.3194 IQD

2013 SCR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 100.1191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 88.5236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5955 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.3916 to the December average rate of 96.5542, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 100.1191 was up 11.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 90.1915, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 500,596 IQD
2012 Average 424,778 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 442,618 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,977.33 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

100.2251
88.4068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 95.8904, compared to 96.7485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 95.8904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 96.7485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 6.0039 IQD (High: 100.1191 / Low: 94.1152). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7075 IQD (High: 97.2497 / Low: 96.5422).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.0039
August Spread (Stable) ±0.7075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.8556 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8556

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 98.1592) against the same month in 2012 (average: 82.6601), the exchange rate shifted by +15.4991 (+18.75%).

2013 Avg (March) 98.1592
2012 Avg (March) 82.6601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 91.0038 88.5236 89.3916
February 94.8385 91.0144 92.3059
March 100.1191 94.1152 98.1592
April 99.9734 98.4261 99.2402
May 99.4738 96.9922 98.3846
June 98.6115 97.1832 97.8609
July 98.2335 96.1568 97.1260
August 97.2497 96.5422 96.9621
September 97.4355 95.9493 96.6757
October 97.0602 95.7335 96.6052
November 97.2165 95.3191 96.5677
December 96.9879 96.0319 96.5542