YEARLY HIGH
1260.1557 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1124.9607 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1205.9474 IQD

2012 AUD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 1260.1557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 1124.9607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 135.1950 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1214.2354 to the December average rate of 1216.8826, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1260.1557 was down 2.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 1289.5217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,300,778 IQD
2011 Average 6,049,745 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 5,624,803 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 675,974.82 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1257.3021
1151.6853
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1203.1274, compared to 1208.7675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.6401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1203.1274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1208.7675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 69.1079 IQD (High: 1202.7732 / Low: 1133.6653). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.1621 IQD (High: 1216.6923 / Low: 1201.5303).

May Spread (Volatile) ±69.1079
November Spread (Stable) ±15.1621

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 44.3524 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -44.3524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1248.5007) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1188.7531), the exchange rate shifted by +59.7476 (+5.03%).

2012 Avg (February) 1248.5007
2011 Avg (February) 1188.7531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1242.2426 1191.7160 1214.2354
February 1260.1557 1239.4601 1248.5007
March 1252.1470 1206.6670 1228.1295
April 1216.4768 1195.2589 1205.8823
May 1202.7732 1133.6653 1161.5299
June 1189.9641 1124.9607 1160.4867
July 1222.5513 1178.5811 1200.0157
August 1231.3686 1202.0541 1218.9347
September 1229.1639 1182.6456 1209.6397
October 1209.4108 1182.5198 1197.3610
November 1216.6923 1201.5303 1209.7713
December 1228.2311 1205.8190 1216.8826