2012 IQD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0749 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0705 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0726 KES

2012 IQD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IQD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.0705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0738 to the December average rate of 0.0739, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0749 was down 17.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0909, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 374 KES

2011 Average 379 KES

Yearly Trough Low 352 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.16 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0742

0.0709

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to KES 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 0.0721, compared to 0.0730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0721

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0033 KES (High: 0.0745 / Low: 0.0713). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KES (High: 0.0716 / Low: 0.0713).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0738) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0689), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+6.99%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0738

2011 Avg (January) 0.0689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0749	0.0720	0.0738
February	0.0719	0.0708	0.0713
March	0.0715	0.0705	0.0711
April	0.0716	0.0713	0.0714
May	0.0745	0.0713	0.0724
June	0.0741	0.0716	0.0729
July	0.0726	0.0720	0.0723
August	0.0727	0.0720	0.0723
September	0.0735	0.0723	0.0728
October	0.0733	0.0729	0.0732
November	0.0741	0.0732	0.0736
December	0.0741	0.0736	0.0739