2012 RON to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 RON to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the RON to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 359.2077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 303.8164.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.3913 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 346.9363 to the December average rate of 340.5931, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 359.2077 was down 15.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 427.2358, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
RON 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 344.3293, compared to 327.8002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.5291 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 25.8768 IQD (High: 329.6932 / Low: 303.8164). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3960 IQD (High: 333.3064 / Low: 327.9103).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 14.1262 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 354.0809) against the same month in 2011 (average: 378.6736), the exchange rate shifted by -24.5926 (-6.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 353.6030 | 340.7036 | 346.9363 |
| February | 359.2077 | 348.4079 | 354.0809 |
| March | 356.3030 | 347.5274 | 352.3716 |
| April | 355.1593 | 346.9581 | 350.0607 |
| May | 347.4470 | 322.4251 | 335.9344 |
| June | 330.4535 | 321.3492 | 326.5916 |
| July | 329.6932 | 303.8164 | 314.2888 |
| August | 328.1096 | 308.0022 | 319.1139 |
| September | 339.4835 | 325.4998 | 332.3288 |
| October | 333.3064 | 327.9103 | 330.8959 |
| November | 335.2301 | 325.9795 | 329.5807 |
| December | 349.0353 | 331.7354 | 340.5931 |