YEARLY HIGH
3154.9930 IQD
YEARLY LOW
2884.8447 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3022.1190 IQD

2016 BHD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BHD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 3154.9930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 2884.8447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 270.1483 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2897.5031 to the December average rate of 3120.8561, 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 3154.9930 was down 0.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 3169.6429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,774,965 IQD
2015 Average 15,446,046 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 14,424,223 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,350,741.65 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3144.2162
2863.8950
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 2950.3115, compared to 3093.9264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 143.6149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2950.3115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3093.9264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 198.7703 IQD (High: 3134.8477 / Low: 2936.0774). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2528 IQD (High: 2890.2524 / Low: 2885.9996).

May Spread (Volatile) ±198.7703
March Spread (Stable) ±4.2528

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 12.7787 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.7787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3120.8561) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2907.9567), the exchange rate shifted by +212.8994 (+7.32%).

2016 Avg (December) 3120.8561
2015 Avg (December) 2907.9567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2927.0269 2885.7624 2897.5031
February 2889.7460 2884.8447 2887.2551
March 2890.2524 2885.9996 2887.5784
April 2937.5451 2886.9104 2907.2240
May 3134.8477 2936.0774 3012.7993
June 3134.1160 3071.2680 3109.5091
July 3099.8919 3092.6054 3096.7304
August 3098.3216 3082.5027 3091.7412
September 3099.4067 3083.4096 3090.4278
October 3094.9267 3076.5420 3085.4033
November 3130.2948 3059.8253 3078.3996
December 3154.9930 3049.6923 3120.8561