2012 SBD to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SBD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SBD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 167.4845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 153.5124.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.9721 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 159.1271 to the December average rate of 163.9747, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 167.4845 was up 4.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 160.2084, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SBD 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 162.9006, compared to 163.6827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7821 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 10.8446 IQD (High: 164.3570 / Low: 153.5124). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7139 IQD (High: 165.4901 / Low: 163.7763).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.6283 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 165.9460) against the same month in 2011 (average: 154.9990), the exchange rate shifted by +10.9470 (+7.06%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 164.3570 | 153.5124 | 159.1271 |
| February | 166.4715 | 163.6983 | 165.2140 |
| March | 163.9613 | 162.1468 | 163.1229 |
| April | 164.3578 | 162.3233 | 163.2863 |
| May | 163.4525 | 158.1583 | 160.7072 |
| June | 167.4845 | 161.5938 | 165.9460 |
| July | 166.3228 | 158.0468 | 162.3177 |
| August | 165.4901 | 163.7763 | 164.6603 |
| September | 164.9134 | 162.6468 | 164.0459 |
| October | 164.5983 | 161.2283 | 163.3272 |
| November | 164.7858 | 161.8697 | 163.7705 |
| December | 164.5456 | 162.5235 | 163.9747 |