YEARLY HIGH
162.7313 IQD
YEARLY LOW
144.7661 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
152.6021 IQD

2012 BWP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 162.7313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 144.7661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.9652 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.6253 to the December average rate of 148.2233, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 162.7313 was down 11.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 184.7657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 813,656 IQD
2011 Average 856,367 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 723,830 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,825.92 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

162.3752
144.7841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 155.9180, compared to 149.2861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.6319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 155.9180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 149.2861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 10.9871 IQD (High: 157.9315 / Low: 146.9444). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1544 IQD (High: 147.9205 / Low: 144.7661).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.9871
November Spread (Stable) ±3.1544

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.3833 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3833

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 160.9093) against the same month in 2011 (average: 173.6475), the exchange rate shifted by -12.7382 (-7.34%).

2012 Avg (February) 160.9093
2011 Avg (February) 173.6475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.9067 154.5336 156.6253
February 162.7313 158.6169 160.9093
March 162.2421 158.4227 160.5417
April 159.2288 154.4405 156.5652
May 157.9315 146.9444 152.1819
June 152.0446 146.9585 148.6848
July 152.7529 147.8069 150.5497
August 152.2888 149.1064 150.7596
September 152.8574 149.6491 151.7279
October 151.2365 145.7370 148.2064
November 147.9205 144.7661 146.2500
December 149.7857 146.0954 148.2233