YEARLY HIGH
40.7518 IQD
YEARLY LOW
36.9900 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.7255 IQD

2012 MUR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 40.7518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 36.9900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7618 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.7691 to the December average rate of 37.8222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 40.7518 was down 5.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 43.2627, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 203,759 IQD
2011 Average 204,739 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 184,950 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,808.84 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

40.5099
37.2063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 39.7119, compared to 37.7391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.7119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.7391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 1.8623 IQD (High: 39.1320 / Low: 37.2697). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5288 IQD (High: 37.8481 / Low: 37.3193).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.8623
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5288

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.3859 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 40.2346) against the same month in 2011 (average: 40.0717), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1628 (+0.41%).

2012 Avg (February) 40.2346
2011 Avg (February) 40.0717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.1792 39.3937 39.7691
February 40.7518 39.6896 40.2346
March 40.5786 39.7465 40.0937
April 40.4088 39.5380 40.1060
May 40.4676 38.9104 39.7269
June 39.1320 37.2697 38.3411
July 37.9771 36.9900 37.4816
August 38.4293 37.4392 37.9182
September 38.4478 37.7049 38.1437
October 37.9453 37.0446 37.5811
November 37.8481 37.3193 37.4878
December 38.1188 37.5695 37.8222