2016 ETB to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

54.3426 IQD

YEARLY LOW

50.4575 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

52.1688 IQD

2016 ETB to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 54.3426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 50.4575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8851 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.4005 to the December average rate of 52.5161, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 54.3426 was down 7.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 58.9447, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 271,713 IQD

2015 Average 281,693 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 252,288 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,425.44 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

54.0554

50.5472

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 51.7234, compared to 52.6142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8908 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.7234

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.6142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 3.2185 IQD (High: 54.3303 / Low: 51.1118). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4112 IQD (High: 52.9036 / Low: 52.4925).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.2185

September Spread (Stable) ±0.4112

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5438 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 53.7630) against the same month in 2015 (average: 57.3376), the exchange rate shifted by -3.5746 (-6.23%).

2016 Avg (June) 53.7630

2015 Avg (June) 57.3376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.9429	50.8699	51.4005
February	51.3288	50.8127	51.0662
March	51.0987	50.6052	50.8990
April	51.3636	50.4575	50.8396
May	54.3303	51.1118	52.3719
June	54.3426	53.0151	53.7630
July	53.4663	52.9946	53.2192
August	53.0623	52.5992	52.8391
September	52.9036	52.4925	52.7045
October	52.6443	52.2163	52.4048
November	52.8688	51.5614	52.0015
December	52.9777	51.5036	52.5161