2016 GMD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.9531 IQD

YEARLY LOW

25.4105 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.1454 IQD

2016 GMD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 27.9531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 25.4105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5427 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.6454 to the December average rate of 27.4730, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27.9531 was down 8.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 30.4866, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139,766 IQD

2015 Average 141,579 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 127,052 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,713.34 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

27.8408

25.4952

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 26.9645, compared to 27.3263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3617 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.9645

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.3263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 2.3584 IQD (High: 27.7689 / Low: 25.4105). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1781 IQD (High: 27.4663 / Low: 27.2882).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.3584

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1781

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.1426 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 27.6454) against the same month in 2015 (average: 27.2378), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4076 (+1.50%).

2016 Avg (January) 27.6454

2015 Avg (January) 27.2378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.9531	27.4565	27.6454
February	27.7918	27.4852	27.5804
March	27.7689	25.4105	26.8333
April	26.1140	25.4270	25.6907
May	27.7216	25.8386	26.5670
June	27.9038	27.0592	27.4705
July	27.4663	27.2882	27.3708
August	27.4468	27.1623	27.3307
September	27.4352	27.2519	27.3425
October	27.3559	27.1625	27.2630
November	27.7248	26.9378	27.1777
December	27.8293	26.8483	27.4730