2012 MAD to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MAD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MAD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 139.9036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 128.3225.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5811 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.5215 to the December average rate of 137.0106, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 139.9036 was down 9.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 153.9838, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MAD to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 135.9166, compared to 133.8299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0867 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 6.8070 IQD (High: 137.7519 / Low: 130.9449). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0742 IQD (High: 137.0640 / Low: 134.9898).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.9647 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 138.1169) against the same month in 2011 (average: 143.2470), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1301 (-3.58%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 137.6534 | 133.7272 | 135.5215 |
| February | 139.9036 | 136.3159 | 138.1169 |
| March | 139.0334 | 136.4152 | 137.8987 |
| April | 138.8584 | 136.0540 | 137.4593 |
| May | 137.7519 | 130.9449 | 134.4946 |
| June | 133.3503 | 130.4351 | 132.0085 |
| July | 132.7722 | 128.3225 | 130.0545 |
| August | 132.6365 | 129.5902 | 130.8590 |
| September | 137.0777 | 132.0207 | 134.7638 |
| October | 137.0640 | 134.9898 | 135.7898 |
| November | 136.0947 | 133.4816 | 134.5016 |
| December | 138.3921 | 135.4027 | 137.0106 |