2012 NOK to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NOK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 5.3727 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |