YEARLY HIGH
695.8041 IQD
YEARLY LOW
643.9216 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
670.0898 IQD

2012 TOP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 695.8041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 643.9216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.8825 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 670.4087 to the December average rate of 668.8345, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 695.8041 was down 4.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 726.7144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,479,021 IQD
2011 Average 3,341,864 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,219,608 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 259,412.71 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

694.6306
646.2544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 674.6094, compared to 665.5702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.0392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 674.6094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 665.5702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 48.4717 IQD (High: 695.8041 / Low: 647.3325). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7836 IQD (High: 653.8984 / Low: 647.1148).

May Spread (Volatile) ±48.4717
June Spread (Stable) ±6.7836

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 20.6410 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.6410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 663.6884) against the same month in 2011 (average: 662.9561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7323 (+0.11%).

2012 Avg (May) 663.6884
2011 Avg (May) 662.9561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 684.1730 663.5828 670.4087
February 694.0034 681.5398 688.3450
March 694.9049 681.6557 690.5992
April 690.3186 680.8149 684.3294
May 695.8041 647.3325 663.6884
June 653.8984 647.1148 650.2857
July 666.7099 643.9216 654.8579
August 670.5775 659.8683 664.5402
September 678.5267 653.8234 667.4089
October 675.8579 661.4723 668.0817
November 681.0306 652.4380 669.6979
December 672.8118 659.9173 668.8345