2012 BTN to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BTN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BTN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 23.9584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 20.3608.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5976 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.8092 to the December average rate of 21.2887, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 23.9584 was down 9.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 26.5466, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
BTN to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 22.3898, compared to 21.8877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5021 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.9607 IQD (High: 22.8154 / Low: 20.8548). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2869 IQD (High: 22.7434 / Low: 22.4564).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1058 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 23.6504) against the same month in 2011 (average: 25.9261), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2756 (-8.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.6268 | 21.9738 | 22.8092 |
| February | 23.9584 | 23.2597 | 23.6504 |
| March | 23.5076 | 22.7219 | 23.1420 |
| April | 22.9872 | 22.0704 | 22.5275 |
| May | 22.0501 | 20.7199 | 21.4217 |
| June | 21.1481 | 20.3608 | 20.7880 |
| July | 22.8154 | 20.8548 | 21.8067 |
| August | 22.7434 | 22.4564 | 22.6210 |
| September | 23.3175 | 21.4149 | 22.4124 |
| October | 23.4291 | 21.5161 | 21.9710 |
| November | 21.6831 | 20.8494 | 21.2262 |
| December | 21.4977 | 21.1111 | 21.2887 |