2012 VEF to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VEF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |