2016 CNY to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

180.2340 IQD

YEARLY LOW

165.2342 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

171.5329 IQD

2016 CNY to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 180.2340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 165.2342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.9999 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.3472 to the December average rate of 169.8413, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 180.2340 was down 6.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 193.3512, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,505,851 IQD

2015 Average 4,645,750 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 4,130,854 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 374,996.65 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

179.1679

165.0597

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 170.1787, compared to 172.8871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 170.1787

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 172.8871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 10.8275 IQD (High: 180.2340 / Low: 169.4066). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7181 IQD (High: 174.8953 / Low: 174.1773).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.8275

September Spread (Stable) ±0.7181

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.3078 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 173.9341) against the same month in 2015 (average: 191.7810), the exchange rate shifted by -17.8469 (-9.31%).

2016 Avg (May) 173.9341

2015 Avg (May) 191.7810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	169.4850	165.2342	166.3472
February	167.3004	165.4172	166.2354
March	168.6824	166.1429	167.3797
April	171.2954	167.9568	169.1835
May	180.2340	169.4066	173.9341
June	179.9595	175.2326	177.9923
July	175.9402	174.3373	175.0114
August	176.2319	174.1018	175.3268
September	174.8953	174.1773	174.5841
October	174.6387	171.8087	172.9333
November	171.9966	167.5004	169.6255
December	171.6135	166.1105	169.8413