2016 IQD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.8436 STD

YEARLY LOW

18.0311 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.4530 STD

2016 IQD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IQD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 20.8436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 18.0311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8124 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.6397 to the December average rate of 19.7922, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.8436 was down 2.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 21.4763, 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 104,218 STD

2015 Average 94,852 STD

Yearly Trough Low 90,156 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,062.11 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.8462

18.3684

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to STD 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 19.7586, compared to 19.1474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.7586

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.1474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.0784 STD (High: 19.5672 / Low: 18.4888). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2459 STD (High: 18.9189 / Low: 18.6731).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0784

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2459

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.6171 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 20.6397) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.9876), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6521 (+14.74%).

2016 Avg (January) 20.6397

2015 Avg (January) 17.9876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.8436	20.4032	20.6397
February	20.6714	20.1101	20.3388
March	20.6999	19.8303	20.2466
April	19.9552	19.2734	19.6844
May	19.5672	18.4888	19.0674
June	19.0835	18.0311	18.5749
July	19.0797	18.8188	18.9400
August	18.9578	18.5632	18.7522
September	18.9189	18.6731	18.7626
October	19.3337	18.6026	19.0781
November	20.0120	18.9852	19.5592
December	19.9989	19.4909	19.7922