2012 GBP to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1895.7493 IQD

YEARLY LOW

1783.5333 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1845.3321 IQD

2012 GBP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1895.7493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 1783.5333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 112.2160 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1810.6003 to the December average rate of 1877.3363, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1895.7493 was down 3.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 1961.2317, 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 9,478,746 IQD

2011 Average 9,392,733 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 8,917,667 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 561,079.77 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1884.2669

1801.0988

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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 1836.8538, compared to 1853.8103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.9565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1836.8538

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1853.8103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 87.0729 IQD (High: 1885.5870 / Low: 1798.5141). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.6439 IQD (High: 1880.3336 / Low: 1858.6897).

May Spread (Volatile) ±87.0729

October Spread (Stable) ±21.6439

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 45.7061 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -45.7061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1877.3363) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1823.3204), the exchange rate shifted by +54.0159 (+2.96%).

2012 Avg (December) 1877.3363

2011 Avg (December) 1823.3204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1835.3714	1791.4228	1810.6003
February	1857.1300	1826.6783	1841.4405
March	1860.4021	1821.5933	1843.6346
April	1891.1014	1838.6474	1863.6825
May	1885.5870	1798.5141	1853.7356
June	1830.3881	1783.5333	1808.0295
July	1832.7553	1794.8560	1816.2921
August	1846.2879	1810.0772	1828.5284
September	1892.5247	1845.6894	1873.0186
October	1880.3336	1858.6897	1870.7494
November	1879.1468	1844.7459	1856.9370
December	1895.7493	1864.1896	1877.3363