YEARLY HIGH
901.3898 IQD
YEARLY LOW
745.8006 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
847.6777 IQD

2016 AUD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 19, valuing the pair at 901.3898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 745.8006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 155.5892 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 766.6230 to the December average rate of 862.6270, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 901.3898 was down 7.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 978.3552, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,506,949 IQD
2015 Average 4,383,979 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,729,003 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 777,946.04 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

900.7069
754.4336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 816.3787, compared to 878.9767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 62.5980 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 816.3787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 878.9767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 55.2555 IQD (High: 801.0561 / Low: 745.8006). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.4694 IQD (High: 891.5267 / Low: 870.0574).

January Spread (Volatile) ±55.2555
July Spread (Stable) ±21.4694

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 12.8689 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.8689

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 885.8339) against the same month in 2015 (average: 845.6193), the exchange rate shifted by +40.2146 (+4.76%).

2016 Avg (October) 885.8339
2015 Avg (October) 845.6193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 801.0561 745.8006 766.6230
February 787.1604 765.4606 776.1815
March 834.6502 781.1536 817.7410
April 864.2405 817.1420 839.6264
May 852.8463 801.9204 829.6777
June 885.4542 853.2833 868.4228
July 891.5267 870.0574 880.2914
August 900.2340 874.2098 888.5174
September 895.7725 869.7457 883.6256
October 901.3898 876.7355 885.8339
November 897.7592 844.6325 872.9649
December 885.2852 846.7297 862.6270