YEARLY HIGH
453.1520 IQD
YEARLY LOW
407.7389 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
433.5786 IQD

2012 LTL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 453.1520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 407.7389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.4130 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 436.2175 to the December average rate of 442.1051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 453.1520 was down 10.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 507.5989, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,265,760 IQD
2011 Average 2,360,989 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 2,038,695 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 227,065.21 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

449.3039
411.4062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 437.6322, compared to 429.5251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.1071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 437.6322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 429.5251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 27.5047 IQD (High: 445.3913 / Low: 417.8866). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.8509 IQD (High: 441.8925 / Low: 434.0416).

May Spread (Volatile) ±27.5047
October Spread (Stable) ±7.8509

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 11.8350 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.8350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 446.1457) against the same month in 2011 (average: 465.5620), the exchange rate shifted by -19.4162 (-4.17%).

2012 Avg (February) 446.1457
2011 Avg (February) 465.5620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 444.6618 428.9835 436.2175
February 453.1520 439.4593 446.1457
March 449.9597 440.1886 445.5833
April 449.6196 439.3035 443.7995
May 445.3913 417.8866 431.9645
June 427.1619 415.7586 422.0825
July 424.9703 407.7389 414.5643
August 424.1053 413.5001 417.6818
September 442.1925 422.9538 433.2428
October 441.8925 434.0416 437.3318
November 437.9760 428.3160 432.2248
December 447.3415 435.7339 442.1051