YEARLY HIGH
0.0604 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.0494 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0567 IQD

2016 BYR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BYR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.0604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.0494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0552 to the December average rate of 0.0587, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0604 was down 43.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 302 IQD
2015 Average 370 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 247 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.09 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0597
0.0494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.0551, compared to 0.0582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0080 IQD (High: 0.0590 / Low: 0.0510). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 IQD (High: 0.0583 / Low: 0.0581).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0583) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0826), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0242 (-29.36%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0583
2015 Avg (May) 0.0826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0590 0.0510 0.0552
February 0.0515 0.0494 0.0502
March 0.0541 0.0508 0.0528
April 0.0575 0.0539 0.0552
May 0.0604 0.0569 0.0583
June 0.0597 0.0579 0.0589
July 0.0584 0.0580 0.0583
August 0.0583 0.0581 0.0582
September 0.0583 0.0580 0.0582
October 0.0583 0.0580 0.0581
November 0.0589 0.0576 0.0580
December 0.0593 0.0574 0.0587