YEARLY HIGH
0.0132 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0108 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0117 SCR

2016 IQD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IQD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.0132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.0108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0120 to the December average rate of 0.0114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0132 was up 6.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0124, 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 66 SCR
2015 Average 57 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 54 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.83 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0124
0.0111
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to SCR 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 0.0119, compared to 0.0114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0014 SCR (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0110). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SCR (High: 0.0115 / Low: 0.0113).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0123) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+4.19%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0123
2015 Avg (February) 0.0118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0126 0.0117 0.0120
February 0.0132 0.0118 0.0123
March 0.0125 0.0119 0.0122
April 0.0130 0.0115 0.0123
May 0.0125 0.0110 0.0117
June 0.0115 0.0108 0.0112
July 0.0115 0.0109 0.0113
August 0.0115 0.0112 0.0114
September 0.0115 0.0113 0.0114
October 0.0115 0.0112 0.0114
November 0.0117 0.0112 0.0115
December 0.0117 0.0112 0.0114