YEARLY HIGH
14.8919 IQD
YEARLY LOW
12.8372 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.6628 IQD

2012 NPR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 14.8919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 12.8372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0547 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2269 to the December average rate of 13.3057, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.8919 was down 10.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.7108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74,459 IQD
2011 Average 79,338 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 64,186 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,273.30 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.9417
12.8408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 14.0045, compared to 13.3210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6835 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.0425 IQD (High: 14.7390 / Low: 13.6965). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1343 IQD (High: 13.1774 / Low: 13.0431).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0425
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1343

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6573 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6573

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 14.7666) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.5458), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7792 (-10.75%).

2012 Avg (February) 14.7666
2011 Avg (February) 16.5458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.7390 13.6965 14.2269
February 14.8919 14.5064 14.7666
March 14.7990 14.2347 14.4848
April 14.3731 13.8216 14.0951
May 13.8516 12.9693 13.4378
June 13.1658 12.8372 13.0159
July 13.4170 13.0242 13.1713
August 13.1774 13.0431 13.1057
September 13.7990 13.0188 13.3485
October 14.0532 13.4596 13.7271
November 13.5255 13.0540 13.2680
December 13.3996 13.2071 13.3057