YEARLY HIGH
0.0394 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0358 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0369 GMD

2016 IQD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IQD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.0394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0362 to the December average rate of 0.0364, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0394 was up 3.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0379, 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 197 GMD
2015 Average 177 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 179 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.90 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0392
0.0359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to GMD 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 0.0371, compared to 0.0366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0033 GMD (High: 0.0394 / Low: 0.0360). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GMD (High: 0.0366 / Low: 0.0364).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.0373) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0364), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+2.41%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.0373
2015 Avg (March) 0.0364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0364 0.0358 0.0362
February 0.0364 0.0360 0.0363
March 0.0394 0.0360 0.0373
April 0.0393 0.0383 0.0389
May 0.0387 0.0361 0.0377
June 0.0370 0.0358 0.0364
July 0.0366 0.0364 0.0365
August 0.0368 0.0364 0.0366
September 0.0367 0.0364 0.0366
October 0.0368 0.0366 0.0367
November 0.0371 0.0361 0.0368
December 0.0372 0.0359 0.0364