YEARLY HIGH
0.4953 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.4527 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4774 CRC

2016 IQD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IQD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.4953. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.4527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0425 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4909 to the December average rate of 0.4681, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4953 was down 0.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4994, 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 2,476 CRC
2015 Average 2,296 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,264 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212.66 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4956
0.4597
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to CRC 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 0.4831, compared to 0.4716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4831
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0331 CRC (High: 0.4858 / Low: 0.4527). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 CRC (High: 0.4690 / Low: 0.4668).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0331
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4909) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4606), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0303 (+6.57%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4909
2015 Avg (January) 0.4606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4953 0.4856 0.4909
February 0.4945 0.4911 0.4927
March 0.4926 0.4899 0.4911
April 0.4925 0.4830 0.4885
May 0.4858 0.4527 0.4727
June 0.4713 0.4545 0.4627
July 0.4690 0.4668 0.4678
August 0.4737 0.4685 0.4710
September 0.4739 0.4713 0.4727
October 0.4765 0.4722 0.4744
November 0.4798 0.4676 0.4759
December 0.4780 0.4653 0.4681