2012 ARS to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

271.9408 IQD

YEARLY LOW

236.7677 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

256.4804 IQD

2012 ARS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 271.9408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 236.7677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.1731 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 270.2870 to the December average rate of 238.5356, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 271.9408 was down 8.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 296.5441, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,359,704 IQD

2011 Average 1,419,610 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,183,839 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 175,865.41 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

273.4622

235.3604

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ARS 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 265.4108, compared to 247.5501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.8607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 265.4108

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 247.5501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 5.5789 IQD (High: 263.3097 / Low: 257.7308). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1212 IQD (High: 269.2175 / Low: 267.0963).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.5789

February Spread (Stable) ±2.1212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.1843 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1843

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 270.2870) against the same month in 2011 (average: 295.1147), the exchange rate shifted by -24.8277 (-8.41%).

2012 Avg (January) 270.2870

2011 Avg (January) 295.1147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	271.9408	268.5074	270.2870
February	269.2175	267.0963	268.0194
March	268.8639	266.2996	267.5370
April	266.3946	263.6263	264.9634
May	263.6708	260.4326	261.9153
June	263.3097	257.7308	259.7424
July	258.1868	253.9431	256.0262
August	255.5981	251.2024	252.6370
September	250.9915	247.4707	249.0847
October	247.8520	244.1252	246.2973
November	244.4895	240.3772	242.7199
December	240.8964	236.7677	238.5356