YEARLY HIGH
169.8790 IQD
YEARLY LOW
166.2262 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
167.6781 IQD

2012 BOB to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 169.8790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 166.2262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6528 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 169.3187 to the December average rate of 166.5451, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 169.8790 was down 0.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 170.2941, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 849,395 IQD
2011 Average 840,509 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 831,131 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,264.01 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

169.6038
166.1826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 168.7223, compared to 166.6340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.7223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 166.6340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 2.1382 IQD (High: 168.3770 / Low: 166.2388). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3410 IQD (High: 166.6524 / Low: 166.3113).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.1382
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3410

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8556 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8556

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 169.3187) against the same month in 2011 (average: 168.0541), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2646 (+0.75%).

2012 Avg (January) 169.3187
2011 Avg (January) 168.0541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 169.8790 168.3994 169.3187
February 169.3823 168.5010 168.9349
March 169.3005 168.4821 168.7995
April 169.2869 168.0632 168.9101
May 169.2756 167.2436 168.5799
June 169.0854 167.0089 167.7907
July 168.3770 166.2388 166.9351
August 167.0403 166.3827 166.6466
September 166.8978 166.2262 166.6506
October 167.1938 166.3031 166.5586
November 166.6524 166.3113 166.4677
December 166.7679 166.3101 166.5451