YEARLY HIGH
575.5492 IQD
YEARLY LOW
548.0057 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
561.8144 IQD

2012 PGK to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 575.5492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 548.0057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.5435 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 554.6785 to the December average rate of 564.9401, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 575.5492 was up 3.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 553.9560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,877,746 IQD
2011 Average 2,504,115 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 2,740,028 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 137,717.75 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

566.6075
553.5941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 559.1080, compared to 564.5208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 559.1080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 564.5208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 20.5754 IQD (High: 570.1640 / Low: 549.5885). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9501 IQD (High: 560.8221 / Low: 557.8720).

February Spread (Volatile) ±20.5754
June Spread (Stable) ±2.9501

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 3.1276 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 561.9961) against the same month in 2011 (average: 482.8851), the exchange rate shifted by +79.1110 (+16.38%).

2012 Avg (May) 561.9961
2011 Avg (May) 482.8851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 565.3105 548.0057 554.6785
February 570.1640 549.5885 556.1146
March 570.4865 554.1302 557.1525
April 573.6149 556.8547 565.1237
May 575.5492 558.9497 561.9961
June 560.8221 557.8720 559.5827
July 569.7485 555.1310 564.0576
August 567.2201 560.8019 563.8629
September 570.6843 560.3061 565.5231
October 571.4212 558.8011 564.8254
November 567.1103 561.7536 563.9155
December 569.3332 557.8253 564.9401