YEARLY HIGH
2.3838 IQD
YEARLY LOW
2.1429 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2826 IQD

2012 XAF to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 2.3838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 2.1429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2409 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2966 to the December average rate of 2.3261, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3838 was down 10.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6693, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,919 IQD
2011 Average 12,337 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 10,714 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,204.38 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3659
2.1662
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 2.3040, compared to 2.2612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1449 IQD (High: 2.3429 / Low: 2.1980). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0355 IQD (High: 2.3215 / Low: 2.2860).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1449
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0355

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0636 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.3493) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.3876), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0383 (-1.60%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.3493
2011 Avg (February) 2.3876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3416 2.2585 2.2966
February 2.3838 2.3198 2.3493
March 2.3685 2.3162 2.3460
April 2.3662 2.3130 2.3364
May 2.3429 2.1980 2.2728
June 2.2489 2.1947 2.2229
July 2.2362 2.1429 2.1828
August 2.2319 2.1714 2.1988
September 2.3285 2.2291 2.2819
October 2.3215 2.2860 2.3017
November 2.3056 2.2538 2.2757
December 2.3516 2.2935 2.3261