2016 GTQ to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

158.0445 IQD

YEARLY LOW

140.5301 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

149.8922 IQD

2016 GTQ to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 158.0445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 140.5301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.5145 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.7522 to the December average rate of 156.7008, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 158.0445 was up 1.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 156.2670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 790,223 IQD

2015 Average 760,754 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 702,650 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,572.50 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

158.2605

139.5445

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 144.9035, compared to 154.8809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.9773 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.9035

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.8809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 11.8636 IQD (High: 154.9437 / Low: 143.0801). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0950 IQD (High: 155.1441 / Low: 154.0491).

May Spread (Volatile) ±11.8636

September Spread (Stable) ±1.0950

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9808 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 156.7008) against the same month in 2015 (average: 144.1089), the exchange rate shifted by +12.5919 (+8.74%).

2016 Avg (December) 156.7008

2015 Avg (December) 144.1089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	144.2190	141.3422	142.7522
February	142.5947	141.3074	142.0850
March	141.9765	140.5301	141.1042
April	143.1122	140.6198	141.7685
May	154.9437	143.0801	148.3109
June	154.8450	151.9045	153.4004
July	154.8508	152.6140	153.5320
August	155.3824	153.7631	154.6619
September	155.1441	154.0491	154.7113
October	155.8968	154.5650	155.1148
November	157.1261	153.6861	154.5645
December	158.0445	152.8390	156.7008