YEARLY HIGH
0.0034 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0032 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0033 SAR

2016 IQD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IQD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0034 to the December average rate of 0.0032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0034 was down 1.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0035, 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 17 SAR
2015 Average 16 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 16 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.46 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0035
0.0032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to SAR 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 0.0034, compared to 0.0032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0034 / Low: 0.0032). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0034 / Low: 0.0034).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0034) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0032), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+7.00%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0034
2015 Avg (January) 0.0032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0034 0.0034 0.0034
February 0.0034 0.0034 0.0034
March 0.0034 0.0034 0.0034
April 0.0034 0.0034 0.0034
May 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
June 0.0032 0.0032 0.0032
July 0.0032 0.0032 0.0032
August 0.0032 0.0032 0.0032
September 0.0032 0.0032 0.0032
October 0.0032 0.0032 0.0032
November 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
December 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032