YEARLY HIGH
113.1810 IQD
YEARLY LOW
93.0535 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
104.7383 IQD

2016 BWP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 113.1810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 93.0535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.1275 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 94.8180 to the December average rate of 109.5156, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 113.1810 was down 9.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 124.9988, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 565,905 IQD
2015 Average 576,424 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 465,268 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,637.59 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

112.7532
93.1875
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 100.0809, compared to 109.3957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.3148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 100.0809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 109.3957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 6.6778 IQD (High: 105.9046 / Low: 99.2268). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1757 IQD (High: 109.9665 / Low: 106.7908).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.6778
July Spread (Stable) ±3.1757

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.5325 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 111.1228) against the same month in 2015 (average: 113.8332), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7104 (-2.38%).

2016 Avg (August) 111.1228
2015 Avg (August) 113.8332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 97.6266 93.0535 94.8180
February 98.3590 95.1105 96.5297
March 100.2388 95.6619 97.6693
April 104.4683 98.6623 101.4877
May 105.9046 99.2268 103.2468
June 109.0793 105.2102 106.7337
July 109.9665 106.7908 108.3651
August 113.1810 107.8417 111.1228
September 111.7287 107.1428 109.5903
October 111.2249 107.5150 109.3933
November 111.5380 105.2848 108.3873
December 111.4040 107.9207 109.5156