YEARLY HIGH
321.3168 IQD
YEARLY LOW
317.2743 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
319.7636 IQD

2012 QAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 321.3168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 317.2743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0425 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 320.6133 to the December average rate of 319.6045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 321.3168 was down 0.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 323.9046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,606,584 IQD
2011 Average 1,608,794 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,586,371 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,212.53 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

320.7381
319.2401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 319.9595, compared to 319.5677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 319.9595
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 319.5677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 3.4017 IQD (High: 320.6759 / Low: 317.2743). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5544 IQD (High: 320.1905 / Low: 319.6361).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.4017
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5544

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6465 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 320.6133) against the same month in 2011 (average: 322.6341), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0208 (-0.63%).

2012 Avg (January) 320.6133
2011 Avg (January) 322.6341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 321.3168 319.7583 320.6133
February 320.3802 319.5043 319.9668
March 320.1905 319.6361 320.0090
April 320.1840 318.9186 319.7915
May 320.1475 319.1783 319.8100
June 320.1176 318.7268 319.5665
July 320.5332 318.6622 319.7200
August 321.1519 317.8338 319.5427
September 320.6759 317.2743 319.3650
October 320.2162 318.6744 319.6065
November 320.0967 318.5441 319.5676
December 320.3001 318.6277 319.6045