2012 NPR to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6573 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |