YEARLY HIGH
27.8035 IRR
YEARLY LOW
25.3132 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.4870 IRR

2016 IQD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IQD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 27.8035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 25.3132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4903 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.4735 to the December average rate of 25.5727, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27.8035 was down 0.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 27.9958, 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 139,018 IRR
2015 Average 124,443 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 126,566 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,451.53 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

27.9839
25.3535
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to IRR 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 27.1826, compared to 25.7915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.1826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.7915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.7137 IRR (High: 27.3421 / Low: 25.6284). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0570 IRR (High: 27.8035 / Low: 27.7465).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.7137
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0570

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.9144 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 27.7647) against the same month in 2015 (average: 23.5828), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1819 (+17.73%).

2016 Avg (March) 27.7647
2015 Avg (March) 23.5828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.5983 27.2124 27.4735
February 27.7470 27.5490 27.7193
March 27.8035 27.7465 27.7647
April 27.7824 27.3123 27.5916
May 27.3421 25.6284 26.6772
June 26.2005 25.6559 25.8689
July 26.0586 25.7259 25.7982
August 25.8734 25.7465 25.7930
September 25.8822 25.7431 25.8170
October 25.9061 25.7729 25.8517
November 26.0685 25.4839 25.9164
December 26.1714 25.3132 25.5727