YEARLY HIGH
0.1727 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.1617 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1653 IQD

2012 GNF to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GNF to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.1727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 0.1617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1678 to the December average rate of 0.1648, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1727 was down 5.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 863 IQD
2011 Average 848 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 809 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.69 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1692
0.1621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.1667, compared to 0.1638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0080 IQD (High: 0.1727 / Low: 0.1647). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 IQD (High: 0.1685 / Low: 0.1673).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.1670) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1659), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+0.64%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.1670
2011 Avg (May) 0.1659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1685 0.1673 0.1678
February 0.1698 0.1673 0.1686
March 0.1709 0.1639 0.1653
April 0.1682 0.1639 0.1661
May 0.1727 0.1647 0.1670
June 0.1674 0.1625 0.1651
July 0.1650 0.1618 0.1633
August 0.1637 0.1618 0.1627
September 0.1678 0.1617 0.1642
October 0.1662 0.1627 0.1641
November 0.1657 0.1628 0.1639
December 0.1684 0.1627 0.1648