YEARLY HIGH
4207.6099 IQD
YEARLY LOW
4105.1335 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4156.0192 IQD

2012 KWD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 4207.6099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 4105.1335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 102.4764 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4187.8032 to the December average rate of 4135.1649, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4207.6099 was down 2.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 4294.6424, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,038,049 IQD
2011 Average 21,184,040 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 20,525,667 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 512,381.94 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4204.0174
4116.0671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 4179.4150, compared to 4132.6233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 46.7917 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4179.4150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4132.6233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 51.0034 IQD (High: 4156.1369 / Low: 4105.1335). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.4799 IQD (High: 4207.6099 / Low: 4186.1300).

September Spread (Volatile) ±51.0034
February Spread (Stable) ±21.4799

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 19.2035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.2035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 4196.6882) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4209.1890), the exchange rate shifted by -12.5008 (-0.30%).

2012 Avg (February) 4196.6882
2011 Avg (February) 4209.1890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4203.1233 4175.9200 4187.8032
February 4207.6099 4186.1300 4196.6882
March 4196.3382 4170.0306 4183.2042
April 4192.6032 4165.8666 4185.3485
May 4196.5125 4146.7435 4171.3248
June 4165.1813 4137.5942 4152.1213
July 4158.1314 4118.8388 4135.7880
August 4148.2964 4111.3034 4123.3963
September 4156.1369 4105.1335 4136.0942
October 4149.8530 4125.2347 4140.3416
November 4139.5812 4106.0362 4124.9550
December 4145.0418 4122.4863 4135.1649