YEARLY HIGH
1.0936 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.9825 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0341 IQD

2012 KRW to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.0936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.9825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1111 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0217 to the December average rate of 1.0819, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0936 was down 1.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1135, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,468,066 IQD
2011 Average 5,292,808 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 4,912,502 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 555,563.75 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0902
0.9908
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 1.0207, compared to 1.0476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0488 IQD (High: 1.0313 / Low: 0.9825). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 IQD (High: 1.0758 / Low: 1.0649).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0488
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0194 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.0819) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0179), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0641 (+6.29%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.0819
2011 Avg (December) 1.0179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0394 1.0064 1.0217
February 1.0449 1.0294 1.0372
March 1.0435 1.0232 1.0345
April 1.0363 1.0185 1.0254
May 1.0313 0.9825 1.0060
June 1.0179 0.9848 0.9991
July 1.0286 1.0069 1.0192
August 1.0372 1.0217 1.0277
September 1.0486 1.0210 1.0352
October 1.0691 1.0439 1.0522
November 1.0758 1.0649 1.0696
December 1.0936 1.0732 1.0819