YEARLY HIGH
0.5639 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.5079 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5320 IQD

2012 MGA to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MGA to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.5639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.5079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0560 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5257 to the December average rate of 0.5152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5639 was down 7.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6080, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,819 IQD
2011 Average 2,901 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 2,539 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280.04 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5626
0.5109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.5436, compared to 0.5205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0247 IQD (High: 0.5326 / Low: 0.5079). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 IQD (High: 0.5190 / Low: 0.5130).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0247
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0266 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.5583) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5968), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0386 (-6.46%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.5583
2011 Avg (May) 0.5968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5347 0.5186 0.5257
February 0.5456 0.5313 0.5364
March 0.5533 0.5365 0.5437
April 0.5612 0.5503 0.5537
May 0.5639 0.5486 0.5583
June 0.5504 0.5325 0.5436
July 0.5326 0.5079 0.5170
August 0.5204 0.5123 0.5171
September 0.5309 0.5178 0.5243
October 0.5338 0.5259 0.5296
November 0.5267 0.5142 0.5195
December 0.5190 0.5130 0.5152