2016 GHS to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

308.4337 IQD

YEARLY LOW

268.5340 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

288.7042 IQD

2016 GHS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 308.4337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 268.5340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.8997 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 280.6399 to the December average rate of 277.6007, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 308.4337 was down 15.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 366.8032, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,542,169 IQD

2015 Average 1,550,100 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,342,670 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 199,498.29 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

303.5572

271.7880

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 286.7623, compared to 290.6461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8838 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 286.7623

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 290.6461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 25.0987 IQD (High: 293.6328 / Low: 268.5340). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4765 IQD (High: 294.8133 / Low: 291.3368).

November Spread (Volatile) ±25.0987

October Spread (Stable) ±3.4765

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 9.9534 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.9534

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 296.2123) against the same month in 2015 (average: 300.2170), the exchange rate shifted by -4.0047 (-1.33%).

2016 Avg (May) 296.2123

2015 Avg (May) 300.2170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	288.2312	273.0625	280.6399
February	279.9049	269.8351	274.4355
March	284.0707	277.7152	282.2379
April	291.7368	281.8179	286.1383
May	308.4337	287.3893	296.2123
June	307.5530	294.9423	300.9098
July	297.1625	293.5984	295.9345
August	298.1772	293.4435	295.7041
September	295.6152	291.9731	294.2212
October	294.8133	291.3368	292.8620
November	293.6328	268.5340	287.5541
December	286.8754	268.9946	277.6007