YEARLY HIGH
40.8166 IQD
YEARLY LOW
34.1342 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.5002 IQD

2012 GMD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 40.8166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 34.1342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6825 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.3819 to the December average rate of 37.5257, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 40.8166 was down 7.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 44.2826, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 204,083 IQD
2011 Average 207,995 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 170,671 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,412.43 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

39.8450
34.2883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 38.5494, compared to 36.4511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.5494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.4511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 4.8060 IQD (High: 39.0346 / Low: 34.2285). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6939 IQD (High: 35.3993 / Low: 34.7054).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.8060
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6939

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.3646 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3646

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 39.3819) against the same month in 2011 (average: 42.3659), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9840 (-7.04%).

2012 Avg (January) 39.3819
2011 Avg (January) 42.3659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.8166 38.4685 39.3819
February 39.6530 37.5595 38.3862
March 39.5906 37.7503 38.1913
April 40.1616 38.7149 39.3487
May 38.8295 37.6946 38.3421
June 38.6368 36.9206 37.6459
July 37.7480 36.5691 37.0297
August 37.0383 34.7327 36.5533
September 35.3993 34.7054 35.1887
October 35.4296 34.1342 34.7514
November 39.0346 34.2285 37.6579
December 38.9555 35.7287 37.5257