YEARLY HIGH
659.9504 IQD
YEARLY LOW
606.3886 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
635.3683 IQD

2016 AWG to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 659.9504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 606.3886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.5618 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 608.9619 to the December average rate of 654.8317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 659.9504 was down 1.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 667.2245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,299,752 IQD
2015 Average 3,249,967 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,031,943 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 267,809.12 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

659.6151
602.2149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 620.2951, compared to 650.4414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.1463 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 620.2951
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 650.4414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 41.8935 IQD (High: 659.1738 / Low: 617.2804). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IQD (High: 606.9982 / Low: 606.9982).

May Spread (Volatile) ±41.8935
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.3267 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 654.8317) against the same month in 2015 (average: 611.5919), the exchange rate shifted by +43.2398 (+7.07%).

2016 Avg (December) 654.8317
2015 Avg (December) 611.5919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 614.8290 606.3886 608.9619
February 608.1003 606.9982 607.0362
March 606.9982 606.9982 606.9982
April 617.4038 606.9982 611.2102
May 659.1738 617.2804 633.6808
June 658.8950 646.1901 653.8833
July 652.5792 650.6785 651.5566
August 651.4221 648.4107 650.1496
September 651.4618 648.1695 650.3178
October 650.3159 646.9724 648.6208
November 658.0585 643.4302 647.1720
December 659.9504 640.7705 654.8317