YEARLY HIGH
6.6566 IQD
YEARLY LOW
6.1196 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4122 IQD

2016 DJF to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DJF to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 6.6566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 6.1196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5369 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1462 to the December average rate of 6.5903, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.6566 was down 1.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.7357, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,283 IQD
2015 Average 32,794 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 30,598 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,684.67 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.6434
6.0800
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 6.2601, compared to 6.5643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.4284 IQD (High: 6.6566 / Low: 6.2281). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 IQD (High: 6.1319 / Low: 6.1225).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4284
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0280 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 6.3953) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.6863), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2910 (-4.35%).

2016 Avg (May) 6.3953
2015 Avg (May) 6.6863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2050 6.1196 6.1462
February 6.1319 6.1225 6.1273
March 6.1394 6.1225 6.1269
April 6.2344 6.1222 6.1682
May 6.6566 6.2281 6.3953
June 6.6472 6.5140 6.5965
July 6.6067 6.5759 6.5888
August 6.6035 6.5505 6.5729
September 6.5909 6.5462 6.5663
October 6.5756 6.5162 6.5478
November 6.6344 6.4785 6.5198
December 6.6529 6.4546 6.5903