YEARLY HIGH
1.1409 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.9383 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0205 KRW

2016 IQD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IQD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 1.1409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.9383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2026 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0999 to the December average rate of 1.0070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1409 was up 4.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0949, 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 5,704 KRW
2015 Average 4,864 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,692 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,012.81 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1356
0.9360
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to KRW 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 1.0642, compared to 0.9768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0812 KRW (High: 1.1337 / Low: 1.0525). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0253 KRW (High: 0.9649 / Low: 0.9396).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0812
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0253

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0407 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.1190) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1914 (+20.63%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.1190
2015 Avg (February) 0.9276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1160 1.0678 1.0999
February 1.1409 1.1000 1.1190
March 1.1337 1.0525 1.0877
April 1.0625 1.0241 1.0470
May 1.0684 1.0003 1.0349
June 1.0138 0.9787 0.9969
July 0.9946 0.9543 0.9765
August 0.9649 0.9396 0.9533
September 0.9667 0.9383 0.9527
October 0.9834 0.9465 0.9683
November 1.0238 0.9801 1.0030
December 1.0269 0.9838 1.0070