YEARLY HIGH
0.1634 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.1502 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1561 DJF

2016 IQD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IQD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.1634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 0.1502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1627 to the December average rate of 0.1517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1634 was down 1.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1662, 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 817 DJF
2015 Average 763 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 751 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.90 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1644
0.1504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to DJF 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 0.1599, compared to 0.1523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1599
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0103 DJF (High: 0.1606 / Low: 0.1502). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 DJF (High: 0.1633 / Low: 0.1631).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1627) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1521), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0106 (+6.97%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1627
2015 Avg (January) 0.1521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1634 0.1612 0.1627
February 0.1633 0.1631 0.1632
March 0.1633 0.1629 0.1632
April 0.1633 0.1604 0.1621
May 0.1606 0.1502 0.1565
June 0.1535 0.1504 0.1516
July 0.1521 0.1514 0.1518
August 0.1527 0.1514 0.1521
September 0.1528 0.1517 0.1523
October 0.1535 0.1521 0.1527
November 0.1544 0.1507 0.1534
December 0.1549 0.1503 0.1517