YEARLY HIGH
272.4797 IQD
YEARLY LOW
268.9952 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
271.1505 IQD

2012 VEF to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 272.4797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 268.9952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4845 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 271.8154 to the December average rate of 271.0530, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 272.4797 was down 0.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 274.5306, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,362,398 IQD
2011 Average 1,363,098 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,344,976 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,422.29 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

271.9095
270.7801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 271.2562, compared to 271.0447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 271.2562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 271.0447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 2.9683 IQD (High: 272.4567 / Low: 269.4884). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6705 IQD (High: 271.5502 / Low: 270.8797).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.9683
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6705

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5518 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 271.8154) against the same month in 2011 (average: 273.3237), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5083 (-0.55%).

2012 Avg (January) 271.8154
2011 Avg (January) 273.3237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 272.4797 271.0427 271.8154
February 271.6690 270.7496 271.2636
March 271.5502 270.8797 271.2912
April 271.5068 270.1847 271.1121
May 271.4756 270.6843 271.1319
June 271.4430 270.3163 270.9233
July 272.1672 270.1833 271.1862
August 272.4567 269.4884 271.0602
September 271.8792 268.9952 270.8742
October 271.6434 270.1271 271.0790
November 271.5671 269.9728 271.0154
December 271.6931 270.2165 271.0530