YEARLY HIGH
273.0634 IQD
YEARLY LOW
182.5104 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
204.7240 IQD

2013 VEF to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 273.0634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 182.5104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 90.5530 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 270.9007 to the December average rate of 185.0643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 273.0634 was up 0.21% compared to the 2012 peak of 272.4797, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,365,317 IQD
2012 Average 1,355,758 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 912,552 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 452,764.84 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

279.9263
175.5151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 224.4583, compared to 184.9897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 39.4686 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.4583
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 184.9897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 87.5209 IQD (High: 272.1300 / Low: 184.6091). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5761 IQD (High: 185.3338 / Low: 184.7577).

March Spread (Volatile) ±87.5209
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5761

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 66.4706 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -66.4706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 271.2253) against the same month in 2012 (average: 271.2636), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0382 (-0.01%).

2013 Avg (February) 271.2253
2012 Avg (February) 271.2636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 271.6679 269.5714 270.9007
February 273.0634 270.4586 271.2253
March 272.1300 184.6091 251.2456
April 185.4191 184.1984 184.7750
May 185.1111 182.5104 184.2160
June 185.2792 183.0477 184.3871
July 185.3189 183.9872 184.8986
August 185.1296 184.3612 184.9094
September 185.4136 184.2329 184.9298
October 185.3338 184.7577 185.1044
November 185.3366 184.6523 185.0316
December 186.0222 184.7180 185.0643