YEARLY HIGH
0.0666 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0414 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0527 RUB

2015 IQD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the IQD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.0414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0252 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0548 to the December average rate of 0.0639, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0666 was up 13.54% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0587, 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 333 RUB
2014 Average 164 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 207 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125.96 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0660
0.0407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to RUB 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 0.0489, compared to 0.0564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0101 RUB (High: 0.0602 / Low: 0.0501). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 RUB (High: 0.0444 / Low: 0.0414).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0639) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0479), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0160 (+33.39%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0639
2014 Avg (December) 0.0479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0602 0.0501 0.0548
February 0.0587 0.0517 0.0542
March 0.0526 0.0484 0.0509
April 0.0488 0.0418 0.0447
May 0.0444 0.0414 0.0428
June 0.0478 0.0444 0.0462
July 0.0515 0.0467 0.0484
August 0.0615 0.0516 0.0565
September 0.0599 0.0551 0.0572
October 0.0566 0.0517 0.0538
November 0.0625 0.0536 0.0589
December 0.0666 0.0605 0.0639