YEARLY HIGH
140.7751 IQD
YEARLY LOW
60.0181 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
121.6036 IQD

2016 EGP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 140.7751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 60.0181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 80.7569 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 139.4617 to the December average rate of 63.9317, the exchange rate registered a net change of -54.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 140.7751 was down 14.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 164.8726, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 703,875 IQD
2015 Average 756,190 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 300,091 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 403,784.58 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

147.0147
56.3787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 131.9970, compared to 111.2102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.7867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.9970
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.2102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 66.2980 IQD (High: 131.1329 / Low: 64.8350). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5563 IQD (High: 131.5419 / Low: 130.9856).

November Spread (Volatile) ±66.2980
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5563

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 52.9954 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -52.9954

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 139.4617) against the same month in 2015 (average: 161.0526), the exchange rate shifted by -21.5909 (-13.41%).

2016 Avg (January) 139.4617
2015 Avg (January) 161.0526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 140.7751 138.5906 139.4617
February 139.1090 138.5273 138.9920
March 139.4716 121.7102 130.0158
April 124.7152 122.5811 123.4517
May 133.1041 124.6412 127.9396
June 133.0969 130.5318 132.1210
July 132.0356 131.3857 131.5924
August 131.8796 130.9600 131.3431
September 131.5419 130.9856 131.2754
October 131.4748 130.6675 131.0571
November 131.1329 64.8350 78.0617
December 65.5761 60.0181 63.9317