2013 WST to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

517.4943 IQD

YEARLY LOW

491.1180 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

502.9429 IQD

2013 WST to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 517.4943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 491.1180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.3763 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 509.1122 to the December average rate of 501.1741, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 517.4943 was down 0.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 521.6076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,587,471 IQD

2012 Average 2,519,229 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 2,455,590 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,881.47 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

513.6019

491.5745

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 506.5338, compared to 499.3520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.1818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 506.5338

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 499.3520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 16.0692 IQD (High: 510.4206 / Low: 494.3514). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1440 IQD (High: 504.0483 / Low: 499.9043).

May Spread (Volatile) ±16.0692

December Spread (Stable) ±4.1440

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.9748 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9748

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 509.4710) against the same month in 2012 (average: 512.0060), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5350 (-0.50%).

2013 Avg (April) 509.4710

2012 Avg (April) 512.0060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	511.9561	505.4557	509.1122
February	515.9822	506.0112	511.7663
March	511.3253	500.8129	505.7915
April	517.4943	504.1285	509.4710
May	510.4206	494.3514	503.5472
June	505.0715	495.6461	499.5148
July	499.2714	491.3901	495.7542
August	497.2681	491.1180	493.4101
September	502.8377	492.5946	498.3722
October	509.3327	500.8335	504.6783
November	508.1857	496.3736	502.7232
December	504.0483	499.9043	501.1741