YEARLY HIGH
10.2765 IQD
YEARLY LOW
8.6634 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.1494 IQD

2012 LKR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 10.2765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 8.6634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6131 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2522 to the December average rate of 9.0833, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.2765 was down 4.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.7444, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,383 IQD
2011 Average 52,996 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 43,317 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,065.29 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.4000
8.6264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 9.3897, compared to 8.9090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4807 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.8005 IQD (High: 10.2362 / Low: 9.4357). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0525 IQD (High: 10.2765 / Low: 10.2240).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8005
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6505 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6505

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 10.2522) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.5943), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3421 (-3.23%).

2012 Avg (January) 10.2522
2011 Avg (January) 10.5943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.2765 10.2240 10.2522
February 10.2362 9.4357 9.9268
March 9.6149 8.9101 9.2763
April 9.2988 8.7843 9.0525
May 9.1969 8.8254 9.0117
June 8.9506 8.6841 8.8186
July 8.9336 8.6634 8.7742
August 8.8735 8.7668 8.8109
September 9.0218 8.7273 8.8379
October 9.0801 8.9309 9.0174
November 8.9640 8.8938 8.9303
December 9.1864 8.9401 9.0833