2012 SGD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

956.7973 IQD

YEARLY LOW

899.0397 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

932.0984 IQD

2012 SGD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 956.7973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 899.0397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.7576 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 912.3688 to the December average rate of 953.3202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 956.7973 was down 1.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 972.4869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,783,987 IQD

2011 Average 4,661,294 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 4,495,198 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 288,788.14 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

957.6751

905.4171

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SGD 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 921.6917, compared to 942.5051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.8134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 921.6917

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 942.5051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 35.9162 IQD (High: 940.2188 / Low: 904.3026). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5856 IQD (High: 956.0031 / Low: 949.4175).

May Spread (Volatile) ±35.9162

December Spread (Stable) ±6.5856

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 12.7591 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.7591

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 950.7337) against the same month in 2011 (average: 916.1865), the exchange rate shifted by +34.5472 (+3.77%).

2012 Avg (October) 950.7337

2011 Avg (October) 916.1865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	930.3350	900.2811	912.3688
February	937.5411	920.2849	928.9003
March	933.1601	918.7502	925.7737
April	940.3828	921.0513	930.8044
May	940.2188	904.3026	922.5310
June	920.2884	899.0397	909.7719
July	934.7450	915.0425	923.7058
August	938.5731	926.4791	932.2056
September	953.4917	929.7483	944.3423
October	956.7973	944.7061	950.7337
November	954.2754	947.5800	950.7232
December	956.0031	949.4175	953.3202