YEARLY HIGH
456.6092 IQD
YEARLY LOW
429.4575 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
441.3661 IQD

2012 PEN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 456.6092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 429.4575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.1518 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 433.3503 to the December average rate of 453.3486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 456.6092 was up 5.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 433.9501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,283,046 IQD
2011 Average 2,126,113 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 2,147,287 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135,758.76 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

455.3485
431.3504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 435.5040, compared to 447.2283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.7244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 435.5040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 447.2283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 11.5021 IQD (High: 441.4947 / Low: 429.9926). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7256 IQD (High: 436.6168 / Low: 434.8912).

May Spread (Volatile) ±11.5021
March Spread (Stable) ±1.7256

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.5820 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 453.3486) against the same month in 2011 (average: 433.2381), the exchange rate shifted by +20.1105 (+4.64%).

2012 Avg (December) 453.3486
2011 Avg (December) 433.2381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 434.4466 432.3032 433.3503
February 436.1694 433.0347 433.9892
March 436.6168 434.8912 435.9651
April 440.8491 435.5926 438.0921
May 441.4947 429.9926 436.5699
June 440.8351 429.4575 435.0572
July 444.3594 436.4604 441.6427
August 446.0099 442.5760 444.6035
September 448.4108 444.3770 446.7309
October 450.9824 447.4697 449.3131
November 451.1979 445.6134 447.7311
December 456.6092 450.9404 453.3486