2012 AZN to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 AZN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the AZN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 1488.9630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 1471.2874.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.6756 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1484.9323 to the December average rate of 1482.6667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1488.9630 was down 0.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 1490.5314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AZN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
AZN to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1482.3348, compared to 1481.9264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4084 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 16.0089 IQD (High: 1488.9630 / Low: 1472.9541). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9080 IQD (High: 1483.2465 / Low: 1480.3386).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.8885 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1481.2642) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1487.0509), the exchange rate shifted by -5.7867 (-0.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1488.0559 | 1480.9554 | 1484.9323 |
| February | 1484.0326 | 1479.7340 | 1482.0439 |
| March | 1483.2465 | 1480.3386 | 1482.2062 |
| April | 1483.7166 | 1477.2540 | 1481.4631 |
| May | 1483.7831 | 1478.6787 | 1481.9703 |
| June | 1483.7696 | 1477.3301 | 1481.3927 |
| July | 1488.8767 | 1476.4372 | 1482.3159 |
| August | 1488.9630 | 1472.9541 | 1481.2642 |
| September | 1487.0794 | 1471.2874 | 1480.7770 |
| October | 1485.3573 | 1478.0111 | 1482.2081 |
| November | 1485.9791 | 1477.2105 | 1482.3261 |
| December | 1485.8929 | 1477.9972 | 1482.6667 |