2012 WST to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

521.6076 IQD

YEARLY LOW

481.1766 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

503.8848 IQD

2012 WST to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 521.6076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 481.1766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.4310 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 490.2694 to the December average rate of 508.7676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 521.6076 was down 3.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 543.0646, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,608,038 IQD

2011 Average 2,523,363 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 2,405,883 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 202,155.11 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

521.1600

484.9076

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 502.5552, compared to 505.2143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 502.5552

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 505.2143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 39.2578 IQD (High: 521.5971 / Low: 482.3393). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3284 IQD (High: 518.0155 / Low: 509.6871).

May Spread (Volatile) ±39.2578

April Spread (Stable) ±8.3284

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 16.2378 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.2378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 518.1390) against the same month in 2011 (average: 500.3041), the exchange rate shifted by +17.8349 (+3.56%).

2012 Avg (March) 518.1390

2011 Avg (March) 500.3041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	508.1922	481.1766	490.2694
February	520.3482	504.5325	511.2203
March	521.6076	508.1194	518.1390
April	518.0155	509.6871	512.0060
May	521.5971	482.3393	495.7682
June	505.2593	482.3760	487.9286
July	510.3092	485.4210	495.7416
August	511.1824	497.3490	503.3146
September	516.9893	496.3791	508.9328
October	515.5039	504.4955	508.2383
November	509.8426	498.6071	506.2911
December	511.0842	502.4070	508.7676