YEARLY HIGH
0.0750 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0513 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0590 RUB

2016 IQD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IQD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0237 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0701 to the December average rate of 0.0528, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0750 was up 12.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0666, 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 375 RUB
2015 Average 263 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 256 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118.29 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0727
0.0509
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 0.0633, compared to 0.0547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0085 RUB (High: 0.0750 / Low: 0.0664). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 RUB (High: 0.0544 / Low: 0.0534).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0701) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0548), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+27.96%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0701
2015 Avg (January) 0.0548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0750 0.0664 0.0701
February 0.0732 0.0692 0.0709
March 0.0678 0.0617 0.0642
April 0.0629 0.0586 0.0608
May 0.0602 0.0556 0.0581
June 0.0567 0.0541 0.0555
July 0.0570 0.0538 0.0551
August 0.0572 0.0547 0.0556
September 0.0566 0.0541 0.0554
October 0.0544 0.0534 0.0538
November 0.0570 0.0541 0.0556
December 0.0552 0.0513 0.0528