YEARLY HIGH
19.3448 IQD
YEARLY LOW
17.4956 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.0910 IQD

2016 HTG to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 19.3448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 17.4956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8492 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.8289 to the December average rate of 17.6674, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 19.3448 was down 24.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 25.6411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96,724 IQD
2015 Average 115,393 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 87,478 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,246.24 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.9523
17.4726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 18.1692, compared to 18.0127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.2215 IQD (High: 18.9576 / Low: 17.7361). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1834 IQD (High: 18.5673 / Low: 18.3838).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2215
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1834

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7883 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7883

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 18.8289) against the same month in 2015 (average: 25.1243), the exchange rate shifted by -6.2954 (-25.06%).

2016 Avg (January) 18.8289
2015 Avg (January) 25.1243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.3448 18.2349 18.8289
February 18.3103 17.6944 18.0406
March 17.7236 17.5027 17.5959
April 17.8196 17.4956 17.6341
May 18.9576 17.7361 18.2264
June 18.9207 18.4669 18.6892
July 18.5673 18.3838 18.4663
August 18.4312 17.9486 18.1914
September 18.1181 17.8056 17.9426
October 18.0453 17.8249 17.9154
November 18.2762 17.6223 17.8933
December 17.9908 17.5790 17.6674