YEARLY HIGH
209.4625 IQD
YEARLY LOW
189.4952 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
200.2523 IQD

2012 NOK to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 209.4625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 189.4952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.9673 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 196.2066 to the December average rate of 207.3164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 209.4625 was down 6.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 223.7323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,047,313 IQD
2011 Average 1,046,025 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 947,476 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,836.44 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

208.8543
190.3994
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 199.5290, compared to 200.9755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 199.5290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 200.9755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 11.7812 IQD (High: 203.0031 / Low: 191.2219). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3127 IQD (High: 205.2530 / Low: 200.9403).

May Spread (Volatile) ±11.7812
November Spread (Stable) ±4.3127

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 5.3727 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 207.3164) against the same month in 2011 (average: 198.6673), the exchange rate shifted by +8.6490 (+4.35%).

2012 Avg (December) 207.3164
2011 Avg (December) 198.6673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 200.5896 193.0858 196.2066
February 209.0777 199.8733 203.9888
March 208.4384 200.7716 204.2847
April 204.8572 200.4261 202.3704
May 203.0031 191.2219 196.9977
June 196.6256 189.4952 193.3261
July 195.0912 190.0311 191.9373
August 200.8322 193.6471 197.0085
September 204.9542 198.9957 202.3931
October 207.0415 200.9955 203.8634
November 205.2530 200.9403 203.3342
December 209.4625 205.0360 207.3164