2012 KES to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.1935 IQD

YEARLY LOW

13.3535 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.7833 IQD

2012 KES to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 14.1935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 13.3535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8400 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5584 to the December average rate of 13.5355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.1935 was down 2.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.5807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70,967 IQD

2011 Average 66,298 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 66,767 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,199.95 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.1099

13.4833

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to IQD 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 13.8662, compared to 13.7004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8662

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.6131 IQD (High: 14.0311 / Low: 13.4179). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0546 IQD (High: 14.0253 / Low: 13.9706).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6131

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0546

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1864 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1864

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 14.0576) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.9576), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1001 (+0.72%).

2012 Avg (March) 14.0576

2011 Avg (March) 13.9576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.8819	13.3535	13.5584
February	14.1187	13.9134	14.0259
March	14.1935	13.9927	14.0576
April	14.0253	13.9706	14.0069
May	14.0311	13.4179	13.8206
June	13.9584	13.4995	13.7275
July	13.8820	13.7783	13.8308
August	13.8936	13.7471	13.8386
September	13.8346	13.6033	13.7386
October	13.7083	13.6336	13.6679
November	13.6536	13.5000	13.5908
December	13.5841	13.4881	13.5355