YEARLY HIGH
0.0076 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0066 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0070 SBD

2016 IQD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IQD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0075 to the December average rate of 0.0067, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0076 was down 0.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0076, 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 38 SBD
2015 Average 34 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 33 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.00 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0075
0.0066
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IQD to SBD 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 0.0072, compared to 0.0067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 SBD (High: 0.0070 / Low: 0.0066). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SBD (High: 0.0075 / Low: 0.0074).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0075) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+14.63%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0075
2015 Avg (January) 0.0065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0076 0.0073 0.0075
February 0.0075 0.0074 0.0075
March 0.0075 0.0072 0.0073
April 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
May 0.0070 0.0066 0.0069
June 0.0068 0.0066 0.0067
July 0.0068 0.0067 0.0068
August 0.0067 0.0067 0.0067
September 0.0068 0.0067 0.0067
October 0.0068 0.0067 0.0067
November 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068
December 0.0069 0.0066 0.0067