YEARLY HIGH
11.6619 IQD
YEARLY LOW
8.9785 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5135 IQD

2016 JPY to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 11.6619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 8.9785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6834 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2186 to the December average rate of 10.1353, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.6619 was up 14.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.1505, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,830,970 IQD
2015 Average 4,813,675 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 4,489,262 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,341,708.27 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.7381
8.9895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to IQD 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 9.9853, compared to 11.0418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.0885 IQD (High: 11.2580 / Low: 10.1695). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2067 IQD (High: 9.7653 / Low: 9.5585).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0885
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5727 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 11.5091) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.4152), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0939 (+22.24%).

2016 Avg (August) 11.5091
2015 Avg (August) 9.4152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3953 8.9785 9.2186
February 9.7054 8.9938 9.5021
March 9.7653 9.5585 9.6340
April 10.3866 9.7362 9.9975
May 10.7873 10.1086 10.4316
June 11.5702 10.7508 11.1280
July 11.6032 10.9256 11.2565
August 11.6619 11.2740 11.5091
September 11.5942 11.2330 11.4213
October 11.4767 11.0903 11.2203
November 11.2580 10.1695 10.7080
December 10.3543 10.0007 10.1353