YEARLY HIGH
359.2077 IQD
YEARLY LOW
303.8164 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
336.0647 IQD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,796,038 IQD
2011 Average 1,925,167 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,519,082 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 276,956.26 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

358.0602
310.3095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 344.3293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 327.8002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±25.8768
October Spread (Stable) ±5.3960

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.1262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (February) 354.0809
2011 Avg (February) 378.6736

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