YEARLY HIGH
323.4712 IQD
YEARLY LOW
296.0809 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
310.2044 IQD

2016 AED to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AED to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 323.4712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 296.0809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.3903 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 297.3169 to the December average rate of 320.2373, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 323.4712 was down 0.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 325.6096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,617,356 IQD
2015 Average 1,585,824 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,480,405 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136,951.36 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

322.6249
293.9747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 302.8094, compared to 317.5995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.7901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 302.8094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 317.5995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 20.4918 IQD (High: 321.8163 / Low: 301.3245). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0995 IQD (High: 296.3867 / Low: 296.2871).

May Spread (Volatile) ±20.4918
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0995

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.1143 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 320.2373) against the same month in 2015 (average: 298.5350), the exchange rate shifted by +21.7024 (+7.27%).

2016 Avg (December) 320.2373
2015 Avg (December) 298.5350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 300.1483 296.0809 297.3169
February 296.3867 296.2871 296.3622
March 296.4267 296.3145 296.3681
April 301.5055 296.3266 298.3885
May 321.8163 301.3245 309.2220
June 321.7064 315.2591 319.1987
July 318.4553 317.6877 318.0843
August 318.0647 316.5892 317.4111
September 318.0263 316.4707 317.1894
October 317.7046 316.0553 316.7011
November 321.3040 314.1617 315.9736
December 323.4712 312.8522 320.2373