2016 IQD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4608 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1.3126 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4192 BIF

2016 IQD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IQD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 1.4608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 1.3126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1482 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4301 to the December average rate of 1.4246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4608 was down 0.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4644, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,304 BIF

2015 Average 6,727 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 6,563 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 740.96 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4480

1.3624

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to BIF 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 1.4098, compared to 1.4286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4098

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1439 BIF (High: 1.4564 / Low: 1.3126). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 BIF (High: 1.4385 / Low: 1.4275).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1439

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0438 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.4246) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+0.47%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.4246

2015 Avg (December) 1.4180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4464	1.4137	1.4301
February	1.4426	1.4225	1.4330
March	1.4435	1.4238	1.4341
April	1.4346	1.3946	1.4178
May	1.4155	1.3133	1.3740
June	1.4564	1.3126	1.3696
July	1.4266	1.4126	1.4188
August	1.4391	1.4142	1.4257
September	1.4370	1.4191	1.4286
October	1.4385	1.4275	1.4330
November	1.4538	1.4171	1.4408
December	1.4608	1.4126	1.4246