2012 ZAR to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 ZAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the ZAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 155.6645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 129.7332.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.9313 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.7728 to the December average rate of 134.8938, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 155.6645 was down 12.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 177.9705, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 146.9260, compared to 137.3280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.5981 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 14.0963 IQD (High: 150.6583 / Low: 136.5620). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3682 IQD (High: 142.5072 / Low: 138.1390).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 6.2291 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 152.1887) against the same month in 2011 (average: 164.0055), the exchange rate shifted by -11.8168 (-7.21%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 150.1192 | 142.7366 | 145.7728 |
| February | 155.6645 | 148.9868 | 152.1887 |
| March | 155.4600 | 151.0131 | 153.2556 |
| April | 152.6708 | 145.6505 | 148.7490 |
| May | 150.6583 | 136.5620 | 142.9934 |
| June | 141.9614 | 135.0689 | 138.5968 |
| July | 143.4623 | 136.8853 | 141.2538 |
| August | 143.8805 | 137.5818 | 140.8700 |
| September | 142.5072 | 138.1390 | 140.5142 |
| October | 139.3902 | 130.8723 | 134.2851 |
| November | 134.6557 | 129.7332 | 132.1509 |
| December | 137.3862 | 130.5470 | 134.8938 |