YEARLY HIGH
1200.2998 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1117.8302 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1164.8826 IQD

2012 CAD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 1200.2998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 1117.8302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 82.4696 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1151.2749 to the December average rate of 1174.8666, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1200.2998 was down 3.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 1240.4691, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,001,499 IQD
2011 Average 5,924,839 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 5,589,151 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 412,348.15 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1193.4846
1126.2412
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1158.2174, compared to 1171.5478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.3305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1158.2174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1171.5478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 52.3350 IQD (High: 1181.0646 / Low: 1128.7296). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.0421 IQD (High: 1173.3391 / Low: 1161.2970).

May Spread (Volatile) ±52.3350
November Spread (Stable) ±12.0421

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 21.2216 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.2216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 1187.8810) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1169.3891), the exchange rate shifted by +18.4919 (+1.58%).

2012 Avg (September) 1187.8810
2011 Avg (September) 1169.3891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1164.4561 1139.2952 1151.2749
February 1178.3165 1160.5960 1167.7277
March 1182.3521 1165.0147 1172.6877
April 1186.0253 1160.9151 1172.7026
May 1181.0646 1128.7296 1153.0665
June 1143.3096 1117.8302 1131.8448
July 1161.6574 1138.6781 1148.7691
August 1178.8935 1156.5277 1171.7932
September 1200.2998 1172.5791 1187.8810
October 1191.6176 1162.0359 1179.1919
November 1173.3391 1161.2970 1166.7851
December 1181.3551 1166.3089 1174.8666