YEARLY HIGH
2.2089 IQD
YEARLY LOW
2.0192 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0960 IQD

2016 CRC to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CRC to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 2.2089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 2.0192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1897 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0373 to the December average rate of 2.1363, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2089 was down 1.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2535, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,044 IQD
2015 Average 10,896 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 10,096 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 948.49 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1747
2.0167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 2.0716, compared to 2.1204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0488 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1504 IQD (High: 2.2089 / Low: 2.0585). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 IQD (High: 2.1422 / Low: 2.1320).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1504
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0236 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.1173) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.2284), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1111 (-4.99%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.1173
2015 Avg (May) 2.2284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0592 2.0192 2.0373
February 2.0361 2.0221 2.0298
March 2.0414 2.0301 2.0363
April 2.0703 2.0304 2.0473
May 2.2089 2.0585 2.1173
June 2.2000 2.1219 2.1615
July 2.1422 2.1320 2.1379
August 2.1343 2.1112 2.1232
September 2.1219 2.1103 2.1155
October 2.1178 2.0988 2.1080
November 2.1385 2.0842 2.1015
December 2.1491 2.0922 2.1363