YEARLY HIGH
187.1118 IQD
YEARLY LOW
181.6400 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
184.4996 IQD

2012 CNY to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 187.1118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 181.6400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4719 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 184.8303 to the December average rate of 186.4298, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 187.1118 was up 0.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 185.6059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,677,795 IQD
2011 Average 4,531,276 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 4,540,999 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136,796.67 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

186.7999
182.3587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 184.3457, compared to 184.6535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 184.3457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 184.6535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 3.6620 IQD (High: 185.7636 / Low: 182.1016). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7409 IQD (High: 185.2035 / Low: 184.4625).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.6620
February Spread (Stable) ±0.7409

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.3650 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3650

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 186.4298) against the same month in 2011 (average: 184.2796), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1503 (+1.17%).

2012 Avg (December) 186.4298
2011 Avg (December) 184.2796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 185.7553 183.8675 184.8303
February 185.2035 184.4625 184.8981
March 185.0717 183.8461 184.5918
April 185.1710 184.0291 184.7190
May 185.1009 182.8202 184.2001
June 183.3266 182.4103 182.8351
July 183.5526 181.8309 182.7288
August 183.6369 181.6400 182.9423
September 185.7636 182.1016 183.9451
October 186.8175 183.7375 185.4617
November 186.8864 185.8409 186.4134
December 187.1118 185.4169 186.4298