2016 IQD to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 IQD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the IQD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 4.8599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 3.3247.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5352 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7991 to the December average rate of 4.7028, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.8599 was up 15.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.2037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 IQD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
IQD to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.6559, compared to 4.7804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1244 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.1439 SLL (High: 4.4756 / Low: 3.3317). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0479 SLL (High: 4.7527 / Low: 4.7048).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1417 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 4.8326) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.1919), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6408 (+51.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8572 | 3.7462 | 3.7991 |
| February | 3.7931 | 3.7449 | 3.7630 |
| March | 3.7431 | 3.6686 | 3.7164 |
| April | 3.6700 | 3.5615 | 3.6196 |
| May | 3.5705 | 3.3247 | 3.4779 |
| June | 4.4756 | 3.3317 | 3.5594 |
| July | 4.7527 | 4.7048 | 4.7239 |
| August | 4.8294 | 4.7039 | 4.7678 |
| September | 4.8573 | 4.7624 | 4.8345 |
| October | 4.8599 | 4.8009 | 4.8326 |
| November | 4.8464 | 4.7241 | 4.8205 |
| December | 4.8342 | 4.6221 | 4.7028 |