YEARLY HIGH
1.2900 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1.2459 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2657 IQD

2012 CDF to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.2900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 1.2459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0441 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2805 to the December average rate of 1.2573, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2900 was down 2.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,450 IQD
2011 Average 6,425 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 6,230 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220.44 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2830
1.2534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 1.2728, compared to 1.2585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0321 IQD (High: 1.2900 / Low: 1.2579). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 IQD (High: 1.2619 / Low: 1.2535).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0321
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.2805) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2954), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0149 (-1.15%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.2805
2011 Avg (January) 1.2954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2900 1.2579 1.2805
February 1.2866 1.2553 1.2725
March 1.2820 1.2600 1.2715
April 1.2797 1.2593 1.2712
May 1.2823 1.2587 1.2715
June 1.2782 1.2515 1.2694
July 1.2764 1.2533 1.2630
August 1.2685 1.2511 1.2588
September 1.2642 1.2490 1.2582
October 1.2619 1.2535 1.2581
November 1.2606 1.2459 1.2559
December 1.2672 1.2477 1.2573