2016 KGS to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.5244 IQD

YEARLY LOW

14.3298 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.3277 IQD

2016 KGS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 17.5244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 14.3298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1946 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3889 to the December average rate of 16.9828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17.5244 was down 14.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.4786, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87,622 IQD

2015 Average 91,143 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 71,649 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,972.78 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.6545

14.0920

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 15.6295, compared to 17.0260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6295

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.0260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.2381 IQD (High: 17.3527 / Low: 16.1146). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1604 IQD (High: 17.1219 / Low: 16.9614).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2381

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3636 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 17.2731) against the same month in 2015 (average: 19.8008), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5277 (-12.77%).

2016 Avg (June) 17.2731

2015 Avg (June) 19.8008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.5273	14.3298	14.3889
February	14.8132	14.3429	14.5473
March	15.4860	14.7142	15.0629
April	16.2145	15.4591	15.8855
May	17.3527	16.1146	16.6192
June	17.5244	17.1141	17.2731
July	17.4289	17.1889	17.3576
August	17.1638	16.8802	16.9941
September	17.1226	16.8651	16.9503
October	17.1219	16.9614	17.0393
November	17.0969	16.6776	16.8319
December	17.1574	16.6147	16.9828