2012 MDL to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MDL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MDL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 100.4654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 92.7005.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7649 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.0271 to the December average rate of 95.5751, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 100.4654 was down 3.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 104.0380, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MDL 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 98.2127, compared to 94.3394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8732 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.1471 IQD (High: 99.5733 / Low: 96.4262). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8869 IQD (High: 94.6101 / Low: 93.7232).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.1131 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 99.0271) against the same month in 2011 (average: 96.4644), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5627 (+2.66%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 100.4654 | 98.0744 | 99.0271 |
| February | 99.3277 | 97.1459 | 98.4840 |
| March | 99.0963 | 97.9300 | 98.4501 |
| April | 99.6887 | 98.2249 | 99.0223 |
| May | 99.5733 | 96.4262 | 98.1500 |
| June | 96.7616 | 94.5421 | 96.1424 |
| July | 95.5847 | 92.7005 | 94.0293 |
| August | 94.0047 | 92.7046 | 93.2259 |
| September | 94.3159 | 93.3525 | 93.8266 |
| October | 96.1048 | 93.8950 | 95.0783 |
| November | 94.6101 | 93.7232 | 94.3014 |
| December | 96.7201 | 94.2615 | 95.5751 |