2011 ZAR to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

177.9705 IQD

YEARLY LOW

136.4696 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

162.2642 IQD

2011 ZAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 177.9705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 136.4696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.5009 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 169.5821 to the December average rate of 142.8524, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 177.9705 was up 0.83% compared to the 2010 peak of 176.5056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,898,524 IQD

2010 Average 7,989,451 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 6,823,481 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,075,043.10 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

177.7948

139.6758

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 170.1787, compared to 154.3497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.8290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 170.1787

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.3497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 26.8723 IQD (High: 166.8919 / Low: 140.0196). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2098 IQD (High: 173.7634 / Low: 169.5536).

September Spread (Volatile) ±26.8723

June Spread (Stable) ±4.2098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 9.4220 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.4220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 174.6182) against the same month in 2010 (average: 159.2851), the exchange rate shifted by +15.3331 (+9.63%).

2011 Avg (April) 174.6182

2010 Avg (April) 159.2851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	176.9320	163.8730	169.5821
February	169.2588	161.1746	164.0055
March	173.6517	166.2162	170.1559
April	177.9705	170.2120	174.6182
May	177.6955	165.8412	170.7298
June	173.7634	169.5536	171.9806
July	175.4782	167.0582	172.2768
August	174.4565	160.9141	164.8764
September	166.8919	140.0196	155.4544
October	151.4896	140.8163	147.0770
November	148.7183	136.4696	143.5612
December	145.8978	139.3206	142.8524