YEARLY HIGH
1.0106 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.7774 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8494 CDF

2016 IQD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IQD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 1.0106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 0.7774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2332 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8488 to the December average rate of 0.9904, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0106 was up 16.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8678, 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 5,053 CDF
2015 Average 3,979 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,887 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,165.91 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0093
0.7825
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to CDF 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 0.8365, compared to 0.8624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1922 CDF (High: 0.9863 / Low: 0.7941). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 CDF (High: 0.8542 / Low: 0.8505).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1922
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0292 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.9904) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1453 (+17.19%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.9904
2015 Avg (December) 0.8451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8529 0.8399 0.8488
February 0.8542 0.8505 0.8528
March 0.8530 0.8480 0.8515
April 0.8543 0.8367 0.8468
May 0.8398 0.7850 0.8176
June 0.8288 0.7774 0.8014
July 0.8362 0.8068 0.8146
August 0.8438 0.8311 0.8378
September 0.8429 0.8331 0.8380
October 0.8447 0.8232 0.8350
November 0.9863 0.7941 0.8585
December 1.0106 0.9767 0.9904