2013 ZAR to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

137.5712 IQD

YEARLY LOW

110.7456 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

121.0024 IQD

2013 ZAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 137.5712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 110.7456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.8256 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.6455 to the December average rate of 112.3761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 137.5712 was down 11.62% compared to the 2012 peak of 155.6645, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,878,558 IQD

2012 Average 7,104,762 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 5,537,279 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,341,278.92 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

134.6724

110.3492

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ZAR 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 126.3974, compared to 115.6075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.7899 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 126.3974

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 115.6075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 15.1170 IQD (High: 130.5619 / Low: 115.4448). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7790 IQD (High: 132.5010 / Low: 129.7220).

May Spread (Volatile) ±15.1170

February Spread (Stable) ±2.7790

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 8.6844 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6844

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 132.6455) against the same month in 2012 (average: 145.7728), the exchange rate shifted by -13.1273 (-9.01%).

2013 Avg (January) 132.6455

2012 Avg (January) 145.7728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	137.5712	128.5596	132.6455
February	132.5010	129.7220	131.1889
March	128.9938	124.4514	126.5493
April	130.5090	125.6964	127.7428
May	130.5619	115.4448	124.4712
June	117.7862	113.7718	115.7868
July	119.3049	114.2900	117.2407
August	118.7200	111.9347	115.6360
September	120.4104	113.0849	116.5635
October	119.2626	115.4472	117.6526
November	115.5584	112.2775	114.1760
December	114.2607	110.7456	112.3761