2016 IQD to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 IQD to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the IQD to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 5.4693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 4.7310.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7383 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3979 to the December average rate of 4.9241, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.4693 was up 1.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.3755, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 IQD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
IQD to PYG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.1387, compared to 4.8372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3015 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.3349 PYG (High: 5.0970 / Low: 4.7621). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0326 PYG (High: 4.7637 / Low: 4.7310).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1429 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 5.3979) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.0555), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3424 (+33.10%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4693 | 5.2620 | 5.3979 |
| February | 5.4418 | 5.2444 | 5.3275 |
| March | 5.2617 | 5.1853 | 5.2341 |
| April | 5.1920 | 4.9861 | 5.0913 |
| May | 5.0970 | 4.7621 | 4.9554 |
| June | 4.8772 | 4.7615 | 4.8262 |
| July | 4.8328 | 4.7532 | 4.7879 |
| August | 4.7637 | 4.7310 | 4.7470 |
| September | 4.7937 | 4.7342 | 4.7678 |
| October | 4.9028 | 4.7509 | 4.8270 |
| November | 5.0235 | 4.9013 | 4.9697 |
| December | 5.0346 | 4.8510 | 4.9241 |