YEARLY HIGH
1890.5609 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1783.5142 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1846.3889 IQD

2012 GIP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 1890.5609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 1783.5142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 107.0467 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1810.7320 to the December average rate of 1868.4141, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1890.5609 was down 3.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 1961.6006, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,452,804 IQD
2011 Average 9,389,931 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 8,917,571 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 535,233.53 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1874.5668
1800.7351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 1836.7630, compared to 1856.0148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.2517 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1836.7630
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1856.0148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 86.8401 IQD (High: 1886.7166 / Low: 1799.8765). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.5039 IQD (High: 1872.3954 / Low: 1859.8915).

May Spread (Volatile) ±86.8401
October Spread (Stable) ±12.5039

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 46.9898 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -46.9898

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 1863.3488) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1921.4489), the exchange rate shifted by -58.1001 (-3.02%).

2012 Avg (April) 1863.3488
2011 Avg (April) 1921.4489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1835.5826 1791.1896 1810.7320
February 1861.5283 1826.3835 1842.0417
March 1864.2861 1822.1458 1843.6906
April 1890.5609 1839.0289 1863.3488
May 1886.7166 1799.8765 1853.8775
June 1829.3908 1783.5142 1806.8877
July 1847.5411 1815.8917 1835.0462
August 1853.3396 1829.6377 1843.7440
September 1876.9014 1847.8501 1865.6697
October 1872.3954 1859.8915 1864.9745
November 1869.0896 1851.8465 1858.2399
December 1878.2309 1861.8718 1868.4141