2016 ILS to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

310.6893 IQD

YEARLY LOW

273.3261 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

296.9027 IQD

2016 ILS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 310.6893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 273.3261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.3632 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 276.6236 to the December average rate of 306.9208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 310.6893 was down 1.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 316.3660, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,553,446 IQD

2015 Average 1,499,401 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,366,630 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 186,816.10 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

312.7746

273.3372

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 288.2250, compared to 305.5804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.3554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 288.2250

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 305.5804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 18.0822 IQD (High: 307.7099 / Low: 289.6277). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7425 IQD (High: 310.6893 / Low: 307.9468).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.0822

September Spread (Stable) ±2.7425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.7778 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 309.4882) against the same month in 2015 (average: 298.9842), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5039 (+3.51%).

2016 Avg (September) 309.4882

2015 Avg (September) 298.9842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	282.7664	273.3261	276.6236
February	280.9621	274.7726	278.7919
March	289.3121	278.2292	281.7093
April	296.0365	285.9157	290.5722
May	307.7099	289.6277	297.8309
June	308.4773	297.8131	303.8220
July	307.0022	300.2278	303.0789
August	309.5857	304.0459	307.1334
September	310.6893	307.9468	309.4882
October	310.1632	301.7184	304.7103
November	305.8694	297.1333	302.1508
December	310.0258	302.6192	306.9208