2016 IQD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5720 SOS

YEARLY LOW

0.4710 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5219 SOS

2016 IQD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IQD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.5720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.4710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1010 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5668 to the December average rate of 0.4872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5720 was down 9.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6326, 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 2,860 SOS

2015 Average 2,893 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 2,355 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 505.07 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5748

0.4792

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to SOS 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 0.5471, compared to 0.4968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0503 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5471

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0507 SOS (High: 0.5519 / Low: 0.5012). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 SOS (High: 0.5649 / Low: 0.5598).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0507

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0310 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5668) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6118), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0450 (-7.35%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5668

2015 Avg (January) 0.6118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5720	0.5573	0.5668
February	0.5672	0.5601	0.5630
March	0.5649	0.5598	0.5624
April	0.5655	0.5448	0.5566
May	0.5519	0.5012	0.5324
June	0.5082	0.4893	0.5015
July	0.5047	0.4901	0.4984
August	0.5051	0.4947	0.4995
September	0.5040	0.4987	0.5008
October	0.5049	0.4920	0.4998
November	0.5035	0.4775	0.4948
December	0.5060	0.4710	0.4872