YEARLY HIGH
799.5167 IQD
YEARLY LOW
719.7408 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
764.8281 IQD

2012 BGN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 799.5167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 719.7408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.7759 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 769.3423 to the December average rate of 780.1669, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 799.5167 was down 10.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 896.1162, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,997,584 IQD
2011 Average 4,167,931 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,598,704 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 398,879.49 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

792.2941
725.9647
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 771.7998, compared to 757.8564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.9434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 771.7998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 757.8564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 46.3176 IQD (High: 784.0970 / Low: 737.7794). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.9773 IQD (High: 780.1306 / Low: 766.1533).

May Spread (Volatile) ±46.3176
October Spread (Stable) ±13.9773

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 20.3603 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.3603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 786.7667) against the same month in 2011 (average: 821.9022), the exchange rate shifted by -35.1356 (-4.27%).

2012 Avg (February) 786.7667
2011 Avg (February) 821.9022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 783.6245 756.9097 769.3423
February 799.5167 772.9616 786.7667
March 793.6598 776.9448 785.6768
April 792.5607 775.1612 782.7843
May 784.0970 737.7794 762.4240
June 753.5587 731.5948 743.8047
July 750.6033 719.7408 731.4921
August 749.1685 728.2823 736.8337
September 779.4376 746.2094 764.0624
October 780.1306 766.1533 771.7618
November 773.1735 755.5721 762.8216
December 789.5604 768.8649 780.1669