YEARLY HIGH
14.6030 IQD
YEARLY LOW
13.7664 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.2153 IQD

2012 BDT to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 14.6030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 13.7664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8366 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0241 to the December average rate of 14.4059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.6030 was down 12.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.6424, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,015 IQD
2011 Average 79,125 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 68,832 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,183.04 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.4448
13.9776
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 14.1508, compared to 14.2799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.1508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.5303 IQD (High: 14.2968 / Low: 13.7664). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0539 IQD (High: 14.2278 / Low: 14.1739).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5303
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0539

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0386 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 14.4059) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.9145), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5086 (-3.41%).

2012 Avg (December) 14.4059
2011 Avg (December) 14.9145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.2968 13.7664 14.0241
February 14.2592 13.7970 14.0166
March 14.2676 14.2114 14.2361
April 14.2480 14.1624 14.2183
May 14.2278 14.1739 14.2124
June 14.2368 14.1631 14.1972
July 14.2581 14.1610 14.2138
August 14.2984 14.2140 14.2607
September 14.2658 14.1818 14.2221
October 14.3239 14.2324 14.2937
November 14.3305 14.1998 14.2832
December 14.6030 14.2878 14.4059