2012 SZL to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SZL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SZL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 154.8864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 130.2989.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.5874 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.7329 to the December average rate of 134.8925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 154.8864 was down 13.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 178.6778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SZL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SZL 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 146.9347, compared to 137.2983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.6364 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 14.0239 IQD (High: 150.7788 / Low: 136.7549). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0014 IQD (High: 154.8864 / Low: 150.8849).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 6.0034 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 153.2432) against the same month in 2011 (average: 169.8975), the exchange rate shifted by -16.6543 (-9.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 150.0150 | 142.6554 | 145.7329 |
| February | 154.7022 | 149.5370 | 152.1355 |
| March | 154.8864 | 150.8849 | 153.2432 |
| April | 152.4207 | 145.7172 | 148.9044 |
| May | 150.7788 | 136.7549 | 142.9010 |
| June | 142.2992 | 134.7655 | 138.6909 |
| July | 143.5666 | 136.5790 | 141.1010 |
| August | 143.6898 | 137.3007 | 140.7059 |
| September | 142.1763 | 137.7463 | 140.3140 |
| October | 139.7622 | 131.6616 | 134.4913 |
| November | 134.4822 | 130.2989 | 132.2848 |
| December | 137.5280 | 131.6367 | 134.8925 |