2012 IRR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7198 STD

YEARLY LOW

1.5027 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5860 STD

2012 IRR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IRR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1.7198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.5027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2171 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6877 to the December average rate of 1.5238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7198 was down 14.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,599 STD

2011 Average 8,396 STD

Yearly Trough Low 7,514 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,085.26 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7041

1.5074

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR to STD 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 1.5895, compared to 1.5826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5895

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1141 STD (High: 1.6656 / Low: 1.5514). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0192 STD (High: 1.6491 / Low: 1.6299).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1141

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0192

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0943 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0943

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.6877) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7724), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0847 (-4.78%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.6877

2011 Avg (January) 1.7724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7198	1.6462	1.6877
February	1.6656	1.5514	1.5934
March	1.6049	1.5526	1.5727
April	1.5940	1.5121	1.5691
May	1.5772	1.5027	1.5437
June	1.6022	1.5302	1.5702
July	1.6408	1.5869	1.6134
August	1.6491	1.6299	1.6403
September	1.6478	1.5562	1.6010
October	1.5961	1.5418	1.5631
November	1.5720	1.5356	1.5541
December	1.5396	1.5150	1.5238