YEARLY HIGH
1184.0051 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1087.4567 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1139.3569 IQD

2016 BSD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BSD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1184.0051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 1087.4567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 96.5485 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1092.0070 to the December average rate of 1175.9754, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1184.0051 was down 1.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 1196.0000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,920,026 IQD
2015 Average 5,824,826 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 5,437,283 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 482,742.27 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1184.7179
1079.8074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BSD 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 1112.2159, compared to 1166.4979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 54.2820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1112.2159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1166.4979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 75.1289 IQD (High: 1182.1182 / Low: 1106.9893). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IQD (High: 1088.5500 / Low: 1088.5500).

May Spread (Volatile) ±75.1289
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 4.0945 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1175.9754) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1096.4977), the exchange rate shifted by +79.4777 (+7.25%).

2016 Avg (December) 1175.9754
2015 Avg (December) 1096.4977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1102.4383 1087.4567 1092.0070
February 1088.5500 1088.5500 1088.5500
March 1088.5500 1088.5500 1088.5500
April 1107.2107 1088.5500 1095.9700
May 1182.1182 1106.9893 1135.8064
June 1181.6182 1158.8341 1172.4123
July 1169.6831 1166.8833 1168.3178
August 1168.2168 1162.8162 1165.8403
September 1168.1168 1162.3837 1165.0256
October 1166.8833 1160.8839 1163.2263
November 1180.1180 1153.8846 1160.6022
December 1184.0051 1149.1149 1175.9754