YEARLY HIGH
1566.0892 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1405.8348 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1497.3033 IQD

2012 EUR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EUR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1566.0892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1405.8348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 160.2543 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1506.2331 to the December average rate of 1526.4944, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1566.0892 was down 10.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 1748.6756, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,830,446 IQD
2011 Average 8,154,115 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 7,029,174 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 801,271.67 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1552.5881
1420.4162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 1511.4205, compared to 1483.1862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.2343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1511.4205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1483.1862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 96.5027 IQD (High: 1537.2003 / Low: 1440.6976). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.7455 IQD (High: 1527.2602 / Low: 1498.5147).

May Spread (Volatile) ±96.5027
October Spread (Stable) ±28.7455

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 42.1559 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -42.1559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1541.5738) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1608.3070), the exchange rate shifted by -66.7333 (-4.15%).

2012 Avg (February) 1541.5738
2011 Avg (February) 1608.3070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1536.7273 1481.5745 1506.2331
February 1566.0892 1524.3478 1541.5738
March 1554.2369 1517.5270 1538.8659
April 1552.3777 1516.9832 1532.8040
May 1537.2003 1440.6976 1490.6480
June 1477.1863 1439.6558 1458.3981
July 1466.6551 1405.8348 1431.4306
August 1463.9053 1423.4980 1442.3955
September 1527.0083 1461.7590 1496.4692
October 1527.2602 1498.5147 1509.7521
November 1514.1771 1478.4044 1492.5751
December 1542.9252 1504.7042 1526.4944