YEARLY HIGH
26.1591 IQD
YEARLY LOW
24.4858 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.9378 IQD

2012 KGS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 26.1591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 24.4858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6733 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.0088 to the December average rate of 24.5506, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 26.1591 was down 0.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 26.3579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 130,796 IQD
2011 Average 127,050 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 122,429 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,366.70 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

25.9830
24.4203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 24.8624, compared to 25.0131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.8624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.0131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1.4883 IQD (High: 26.1061 / Low: 24.6178). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1533 IQD (High: 24.7845 / Low: 24.6312).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.4883
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1533

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6662 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 25.8527) against the same month in 2011 (average: 26.1818), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3291 (-1.26%).

2012 Avg (August) 25.8527
2011 Avg (August) 26.1818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.2201 24.8461 25.0088
February 25.0182 24.8182 24.9034
March 25.0600 24.8727 24.9678
April 24.9839 24.7645 24.8845
May 24.8275 24.6203 24.7422
June 24.7679 24.5682 24.6679
July 25.8293 24.6437 24.9652
August 26.1591 25.6410 25.8527
September 26.1061 24.6178 25.3802
October 24.7845 24.6312 24.7140
November 24.7232 24.5155 24.6158
December 24.6468 24.4858 24.5506