YEARLY HIGH
0.4667 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.4195 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4384 XAF

2012 IQD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IQD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.4667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.4195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0472 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4355 to the December average rate of 0.4299, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4667 was up 7.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4348, 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 2,333 XAF
2011 Average 2,029 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,098 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 235.77 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4614
0.4224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to XAF 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 0.4342, compared to 0.4425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0281 XAF (High: 0.4550 / Low: 0.4268). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 XAF (High: 0.4374 / Low: 0.4308).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0281
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0165 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.4582) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3933), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0649 (+16.49%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.4582
2011 Avg (July) 0.3933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4428 0.4271 0.4355
February 0.4311 0.4195 0.4257
March 0.4317 0.4222 0.4263
April 0.4323 0.4226 0.4280
May 0.4550 0.4268 0.4401
June 0.4557 0.4447 0.4499
July 0.4667 0.4472 0.4582
August 0.4605 0.4481 0.4548
September 0.4486 0.4295 0.4383
October 0.4374 0.4308 0.4345
November 0.4437 0.4337 0.4394
December 0.4360 0.4253 0.4299