YEARLY HIGH
682.8559 IQD
YEARLY LOW
544.5063 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
598.6114 IQD

2012 BRL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 682.8559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 544.5063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 138.3496 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 652.2697 to the December average rate of 559.3197, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 682.8559 was down 10.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 761.8660, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,071,397 IQD
2011 Average 17,550,370 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 13,612,658 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,458,739.05 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

689.0531
547.5257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 627.6051, compared to 569.6177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 57.9874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 627.6051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 569.6177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 49.2847 IQD (High: 611.5647 / Low: 562.2800). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6023 IQD (High: 575.2937 / Low: 569.6915).

May Spread (Volatile) ±49.2847
October Spread (Stable) ±5.6023

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 40.2790 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -40.2790

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 677.2592) against the same month in 2011 (average: 706.6418), the exchange rate shifted by -29.3826 (-4.16%).

2012 Avg (February) 677.2592
2011 Avg (February) 706.6418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 670.1660 625.4721 652.2697
February 682.8559 670.7880 677.2592
March 675.6102 636.5158 650.5384
April 639.1253 614.5851 628.7552
May 611.5647 562.2800 588.4761
June 576.2680 557.2497 568.3320
July 584.1632 567.1932 574.0370
August 577.8690 568.2194 574.0352
September 577.7027 568.5842 573.7394
October 575.2937 569.6915 573.1471
November 573.8607 550.8475 563.4277
December 569.1760 544.5063 559.3197