YEARLY HIGH
373.7559 IQD
YEARLY LOW
264.7738 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
329.2435 IQD

2016 BRL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 373.7559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 264.7738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 108.9822 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 270.1566 to the December average rate of 350.6588, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 373.7559 was down 18.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 460.5328, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,343,899 IQD
2015 Average 8,899,207 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 6,619,345 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,724,553.94 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

373.6149
260.7512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 301.8825, compared to 356.6044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 54.7219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 301.8825
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 356.6044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 35.5814 IQD (High: 364.9778 / Low: 329.3964). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.2996 IQD (High: 279.7181 / Low: 268.4185).

December Spread (Volatile) ±35.5814
February Spread (Stable) ±11.2996

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 17.7257 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.7257

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 364.2096) against the same month in 2015 (average: 302.7756), the exchange rate shifted by +61.4341 (+20.29%).

2016 Avg (October) 364.2096
2015 Avg (October) 302.7756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 278.4390 264.7738 270.1566
February 279.7181 268.4185 274.2191
March 303.6153 275.9388 295.0362
April 321.4719 295.3329 308.6441
May 331.1519 311.7814 320.9548
June 361.8204 327.6897 342.2845
July 361.1618 347.7987 356.8333
August 372.2186 357.0650 363.3947
September 363.5255 349.8543 358.0461
October 373.7559 356.4787 364.2096
November 364.5468 335.5563 346.4839
December 364.9778 329.3964 350.6588