2012 LSL to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

155.1057 IQD

YEARLY LOW

130.3043 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

142.1363 IQD

2012 LSL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 155.1057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 130.3043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.8014 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.6874 to the December average rate of 134.9239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 155.1057 was down 13.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 178.6747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 775,529 IQD

2011 Average 812,965 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 651,522 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 124,006.98 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

155.4099

130.1739

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 146.9311, compared to 137.3416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.5895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.9311

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 137.3416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 14.0284 IQD (High: 150.7705 / Low: 136.7421). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0165 IQD (High: 142.1768 / Low: 138.1603).

May Spread (Volatile) ±14.0284

September Spread (Stable) ±4.0165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 6.0060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 153.3069) against the same month in 2011 (average: 169.9821), the exchange rate shifted by -16.6752 (-9.81%).

2012 Avg (March) 153.3069

2011 Avg (March) 169.9821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	150.0241	142.7866	145.6874
February	154.7146	149.5274	152.1441
March	155.1057	151.0160	153.3069
April	152.4355	145.6955	148.8251
May	150.7705	136.7421	142.8771
June	142.3364	135.3302	138.7458
July	143.5867	136.5862	141.1150
August	143.6919	137.2902	140.7240
September	142.1768	138.1603	140.5078
October	139.7577	131.6681	134.5018
November	134.4757	130.3043	132.2769
December	137.7530	131.6385	134.9239