2016 KES to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.7352 IQD

YEARLY LOW

10.5739 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.2250 IQD

2016 KES to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 11.7352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 10.5739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1613 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6694 to the December average rate of 11.5108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.7352 was down 10.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.0547, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 58,676 IQD

2015 Average 59,483 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 52,869 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,806.39 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.6850

10.5771

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 10.9610, compared to 11.4891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9610

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.7853 IQD (High: 11.7352 / Low: 10.9499). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0438 IQD (High: 11.5520 / Low: 11.5082).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7853

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0438

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0750 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 11.2733) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.3116), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0383 (-8.43%).

2016 Avg (May) 11.2733

2015 Avg (May) 12.3116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.7855	10.5739	10.6694
February	10.7135	10.6310	10.6763
March	10.7753	10.7057	10.7295
April	10.9537	10.7149	10.8246
May	11.7352	10.9499	11.2733
June	11.7104	11.4532	11.5927
July	11.5520	11.5082	11.5328
August	11.5290	11.4598	11.4975
September	11.5386	11.4777	11.5069
October	11.5142	11.4502	11.4807
November	11.5846	11.3319	11.4057
December	11.5976	11.2667	11.5108