2012 HKD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

150.7900 IQD

YEARLY LOW

148.9546 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

150.0864 IQD

2012 HKD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 150.7900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 148.9546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8354 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.3641 to the December average rate of 150.1413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 150.7900 was down 0.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 151.6926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,769,749 IQD

2011 Average 3,761,497 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 3,723,865 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,883.90 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

150.4062

149.9010

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 150.0958, compared to 150.0769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 150.0958

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.0769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1.6356 IQD (High: 150.5902 / Low: 148.9546). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3530 IQD (High: 150.2759 / Low: 149.9228).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.6356

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3530

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1492 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 150.0064) against the same month in 2011 (average: 149.8874), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1190 (+0.08%).

2012 Avg (August) 150.0064

2011 Avg (August) 149.8874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	150.6459	150.0349	150.3641
February	150.4186	149.9689	150.2148
March	150.2759	149.9228	150.0901
April	150.2145	149.5281	149.9928
May	150.1761	149.7578	149.9698
June	150.2054	149.5601	149.9431
July	150.7859	149.5778	150.1299
August	150.7900	149.2325	150.0064
September	150.5902	148.9546	149.9564
October	150.4452	149.7024	150.1181
November	150.4914	149.6011	150.1095
December	150.4727	149.6859	150.1413