YEARLY HIGH
1961.2317 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1796.6536 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1878.7121 IQD

2011 GBP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 1961.2317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 1796.6536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 164.5781 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1852.4276 to the December average rate of 1823.3204, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1961.2317 was up 3.20% compared to the 2010 peak of 1900.4204, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,806,158 IQD
2010 Average 9,023,417 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 8,983,268 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 822,890.65 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1931.8025
1813.4584
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 1896.9676, compared to 1860.4566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.5110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1896.9676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1860.4566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 100.3384 IQD (High: 1896.9920 / Low: 1796.6536). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 29.7487 IQD (High: 1914.3444 / Low: 1884.5956).

September Spread (Volatile) ±100.3384
February Spread (Stable) ±29.7487

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 63.6026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -63.6026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 1921.9405) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1794.6332), the exchange rate shifted by +127.3073 (+7.09%).

2011 Avg (April) 1921.9405
2010 Avg (April) 1794.6332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1884.5320 1811.3851 1852.4276
February 1914.3444 1884.5956 1899.6732
March 1928.1297 1873.4777 1900.1733
April 1961.2317 1895.3117 1921.9405
May 1948.7586 1882.9722 1913.8165
June 1918.2889 1865.3795 1893.7743
July 1918.5594 1856.7519 1886.6754
August 1932.8935 1892.4180 1911.9207
September 1896.9920 1796.6536 1848.3181
October 1886.2045 1798.3905 1844.1915
November 1877.0893 1805.2517 1848.3135
December 1833.7485 1798.3027 1823.3204