2016 IQD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0946 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0852 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0892 KES

2016 IQD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IQD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.0946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.0852.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0937 to the December average rate of 0.0869, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0946 was down 1.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0959, 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 473 KES

2015 Average 422 KES

Yearly Trough Low 426 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.79 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0945

0.0855

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to KES 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 0.0913, compared to 0.0870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0913

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0061 KES (High: 0.0913 / Low: 0.0852). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KES (High: 0.0869 / Low: 0.0866).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0937) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0781), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0156 (+19.99%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0937

2015 Avg (January) 0.0781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0946	0.0927	0.0937
February	0.0941	0.0933	0.0937
March	0.0934	0.0928	0.0932
April	0.0933	0.0913	0.0924
May	0.0913	0.0852	0.0888
June	0.0873	0.0854	0.0863
July	0.0869	0.0866	0.0867
August	0.0873	0.0867	0.0870
September	0.0871	0.0867	0.0869
October	0.0873	0.0868	0.0871
November	0.0882	0.0863	0.0877
December	0.0888	0.0862	0.0869