2016 BOB to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

171.9969 IQD

YEARLY LOW

157.1845 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

165.1567 IQD

2016 BOB to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 171.9969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 157.1845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.8124 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 158.0857 to the December average rate of 169.9262, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 171.9969 was down 0.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 173.4032, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 859,984 IQD

2015 Average 843,543 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 785,923 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,061.81 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

171.4501

156.6861

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 161.5799, compared to 168.7336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.1537 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 161.5799

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 168.7336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 11.6507 IQD (High: 171.6339 / Low: 159.9832). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0344 IQD (High: 159.6032 / Low: 158.5688).

May Spread (Volatile) ±11.6507

March Spread (Stable) ±1.0344

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.9644 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9644

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 170.2198) against the same month in 2015 (average: 171.5788), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3590 (-0.79%).

2016 Avg (June) 170.2198

2015 Avg (June) 171.5788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	159.5692	157.1845	158.0857
February	158.7155	157.4240	157.9164
March	159.6032	158.5688	159.2033
April	160.6065	158.2041	159.3653
May	171.6339	159.9832	164.6888
June	171.9969	168.1384	170.2198
July	170.2183	168.8825	169.4877
August	169.3225	167.8122	168.5233
September	168.9849	167.9034	168.4350
October	168.9511	167.4143	168.2322
November	170.8050	166.3068	167.7972
December	171.3544	166.5637	169.9262