YEARLY HIGH
0.0843 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0769 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0802 PKR

2012 IQD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IQD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.0843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0774 to the December average rate of 0.0836, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0843 was up 9.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0771, 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 421 PKR
2011 Average 369 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 385 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.73 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0842
0.0767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to PKR 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 0.0784, compared to 0.0819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0784
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0024 PKR (High: 0.0803 / Low: 0.0779). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PKR (High: 0.0781 / Low: 0.0776).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0836) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0766), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+9.11%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0836
2011 Avg (December) 0.0766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0777 0.0769 0.0774
February 0.0781 0.0776 0.0779
March 0.0789 0.0778 0.0780
April 0.0782 0.0776 0.0779
May 0.0803 0.0779 0.0785
June 0.0813 0.0806 0.0810
July 0.0816 0.0806 0.0811
August 0.0816 0.0805 0.0811
September 0.0816 0.0806 0.0812
October 0.0825 0.0816 0.0821
November 0.0830 0.0822 0.0825
December 0.0843 0.0828 0.0836