YEARLY HIGH
16.3227 IQD
YEARLY LOW
15.4680 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.8005 IQD

2012 LRD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 16.3227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 15.4680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8547 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0592 to the December average rate of 15.9200, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16.3227 was down 3.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.8371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 81,614 IQD
2011 Average 81,267 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 77,340 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,273.64 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

16.1044
15.5618
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 15.8174, compared to 15.7837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.8174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.7837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.5263 IQD (High: 16.3227 / Low: 15.7964). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2309 IQD (High: 15.9103 / Low: 15.6794).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5263
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2309

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1524 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 16.0592) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.3892), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3301 (-2.01%).

2012 Avg (January) 16.0592
2011 Avg (January) 16.3892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.3227 15.7964 16.0592
February 16.1040 15.7925 15.9068
March 16.0064 15.7380 15.8560
April 15.9103 15.6794 15.7892
May 15.7713 15.4722 15.6861
June 15.7314 15.4779 15.6070
July 15.7671 15.5139 15.6081
August 15.8395 15.4680 15.7136
September 15.9050 15.6146 15.7555
October 16.1608 15.7072 15.9128
November 16.0765 15.6514 15.7921
December 16.0763 15.7239 15.9200