2012 GHS to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

713.9515 IQD

YEARLY LOW

592.9688 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

630.7403 IQD

2012 GHS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 713.9515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 592.9688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 120.9827 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 690.6841 to the December average rate of 613.6292, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 713.9515 was down 16.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 857.1571, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,569,757 IQD

2011 Average 3,794,865 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 2,964,844 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 604,913.35 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

700.1038

587.0680

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 653.1169, compared to 608.3637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 44.7532 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 653.1169

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 608.3637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 46.9283 IQD (High: 713.9515 / Low: 667.0231). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2037 IQD (High: 615.8345 / Low: 610.6308).

January Spread (Volatile) ±46.9283

December Spread (Stable) ±5.2037

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 26.1002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -26.1002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 690.6841) against the same month in 2011 (average: 781.3047), the exchange rate shifted by -90.6205 (-11.60%).

2012 Avg (January) 690.6841

2011 Avg (January) 781.3047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	713.9515	667.0231	690.6841
February	693.1411	671.5829	688.2638
March	692.7467	653.0879	670.0762
April	655.0545	626.9452	644.4641
May	630.2197	610.6178	618.3639
June	617.7429	599.0408	606.8494
July	601.1841	592.9688	596.4876
August	603.0585	594.1947	598.0517
September	617.7261	601.0187	609.3950
October	620.6258	609.9197	616.4180
November	619.4240	610.3141	616.2009
December	615.8345	610.6308	613.6292