YEARLY HIGH
0.1114 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0857 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0957 JPY

2016 IQD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IQD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.1114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 0.0857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0256 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1085 to the December average rate of 0.0987, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1114 was down 3.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1155, 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 557 JPY
2015 Average 520 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 429 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.14 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1107
0.0847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to JPY 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 0.1006, compared to 0.0908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0095 JPY (High: 0.0983 / Low: 0.0888). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 JPY (High: 0.1046 / Low: 0.1024).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1085) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1012), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+7.18%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1085
2015 Avg (January) 0.1012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1114 0.1064 0.1085
February 0.1112 0.1030 0.1053
March 0.1046 0.1024 0.1038
April 0.1027 0.0963 0.1000
May 0.0989 0.0927 0.0959
June 0.0930 0.0864 0.0899
July 0.0915 0.0862 0.0889
August 0.0887 0.0857 0.0869
September 0.0890 0.0863 0.0876
October 0.0902 0.0871 0.0891
November 0.0983 0.0888 0.0935
December 0.1000 0.0966 0.0987