2016 HKD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

153.2044 IQD

YEARLY LOW

139.2655 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

146.7856 IQD

2016 HKD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 153.2044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 139.2655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.9389 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.3645 to the December average rate of 151.5927, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 153.2044 was down 0.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 154.2873, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,830,110 IQD

2015 Average 3,756,765 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 3,481,639 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 348,471.69 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

152.7662

138.6836

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 143.1855, compared to 150.3856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.2001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 143.1855

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.3856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 9.6172 IQD (High: 152.2076 / Low: 142.5904). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3688 IQD (High: 140.3979 / Low: 140.0291).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.6172

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3688

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5074 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 151.5927) against the same month in 2015 (average: 141.4685), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1242 (+7.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 151.5927

2015 Avg (December) 141.4685

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	142.0496	139.2655	140.3645
February	140.1112	139.6311	139.8571
March	140.3979	140.0291	140.2720
April	142.7661	140.2890	141.2983
May	152.2076	142.5904	146.2859
June	152.2378	149.3190	151.0354
July	150.8399	150.3976	150.6161
August	150.5618	149.9055	150.3183
September	150.6215	149.8461	150.1994
October	150.4100	149.6195	149.9548
November	152.1514	148.7557	149.6323
December	153.2044	148.1617	151.5927