YEARLY HIGH
0.2606 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.2443 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2534 MRO

2012 IQD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IQD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 0.2606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.2443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0163 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2470 to the December average rate of 0.2566, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2606 was up 4.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2493, 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 1,303 MRO
2011 Average 1,194 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 1,221 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.71 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2603
0.2458
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to MRO 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 0.2496, compared to 0.2572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0089 MRO (High: 0.2585 / Low: 0.2496). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MRO (High: 0.2565 / Low: 0.2557).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.2591) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2378), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0213 (+8.95%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.2591
2011 Avg (August) 0.2378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2488 0.2443 0.2470
February 0.2523 0.2476 0.2497
March 0.2529 0.2492 0.2510
April 0.2520 0.2471 0.2491
May 0.2525 0.2464 0.2499
June 0.2530 0.2484 0.2510
July 0.2585 0.2496 0.2541
August 0.2606 0.2582 0.2591
September 0.2596 0.2582 0.2589
October 0.2597 0.2566 0.2583
November 0.2565 0.2557 0.2561
December 0.2597 0.2539 0.2566