YEARLY HIGH
13.0007 IQD
YEARLY LOW
11.8673 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4798 IQD

2012 PKR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 13.0007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 11.8673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1334 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9279 to the December average rate of 11.9684, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.0007 was down 6.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.9768, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,500,337 IQD
2011 Average 6,782,056 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 5,933,661 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 566,675.30 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.0239
11.8724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 12.7512, compared to 12.2083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3802 IQD (High: 12.8385 / Low: 12.4583). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0877 IQD (High: 12.8885 / Low: 12.8008).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3802
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0877

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3991 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 12.9279) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.6970), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7691 (-5.62%).

2012 Avg (January) 12.9279
2011 Avg (January) 13.6970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.0007 12.8628 12.9279
February 12.8885 12.8008 12.8396
March 12.8528 12.6801 12.8139
April 12.8860 12.7805 12.8324
May 12.8385 12.4583 12.7463
June 12.4115 12.2972 12.3472
July 12.4094 12.2621 12.3285
August 12.4269 12.2591 12.3362
September 12.4052 12.2534 12.3166
October 12.2541 12.1182 12.1819
November 12.1714 12.0493 12.1184
December 12.0749 11.8673 11.9684