2012 GTQ to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

151.6806 IQD

YEARLY LOW

145.1446 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

148.5988 IQD

2012 GTQ to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 151.6806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 145.1446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5360 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.3827 to the December average rate of 147.4436, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 151.6806 was down 2.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 155.8265, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 758,403 IQD

2011 Average 752,134 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 725,723 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,679.98 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

151.0766

145.3793

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 149.7145, compared to 147.4832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.7145

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.4832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 2.9422 IQD (High: 148.6209 / Low: 145.6787). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8939 IQD (High: 148.9805 / Low: 148.0866).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.9422

July Spread (Stable) ±0.8939

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.0293 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 150.4559) against the same month in 2011 (average: 153.8547), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3988 (-2.21%).

2012 Avg (April) 150.4559

2011 Avg (April) 153.8547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	150.3114	148.5606	149.3827
February	150.5414	148.6408	149.8146
March	151.4695	149.7789	150.6019
April	151.6806	149.5217	150.4559
May	150.1785	149.1867	149.6477
June	149.5005	147.3512	148.3839
July	148.9805	148.0866	148.6993
August	148.5999	146.6227	147.8834
September	146.8598	145.1446	145.8541
October	148.6209	145.6787	146.9486
November	148.7554	146.6141	148.0703
December	148.8383	146.3210	147.4436