2012 BAM to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

799.0165 IQD

YEARLY LOW

717.8559 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

764.8033 IQD

2012 BAM to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 799.0165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 717.8559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 81.1606 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 769.3815 to the December average rate of 779.5621, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 799.0165 was down 10.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 893.5848, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,995,083 IQD

2011 Average 4,164,836 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 3,589,280 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 405,803.08 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

792.5575

725.7024

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BAM 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 771.9045, compared to 757.7020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.2025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 771.9045

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 757.7020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 48.6219 IQD (High: 784.9843 / Low: 736.3624). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.2750 IQD (High: 778.3824 / Low: 766.1074).

May Spread (Volatile) ±48.6219

October Spread (Stable) ±12.2750

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 21.3997 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -21.3997

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 786.9863) against the same month in 2011 (average: 821.2096), the exchange rate shifted by -34.2234 (-4.17%).

2012 Avg (February) 786.9863

2011 Avg (February) 821.2096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	784.4837	756.4989	769.3815
February	799.0165	777.1913	786.9863
March	793.4980	776.0016	785.9925
April	792.8020	774.7232	782.7820
May	784.9843	736.3624	761.3823
June	752.8159	734.6795	744.9026
July	749.7293	717.8559	731.2737
August	747.6412	727.6242	736.7678
September	780.2193	746.8156	764.5176
October	778.3824	766.1074	771.4354
November	772.2245	755.3633	762.6554
December	788.3206	768.6866	779.5621