YEARLY HIGH
1.3202 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1.2082 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2660 IQD

2016 KPW to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KPW to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.3202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 1.2082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1121 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2133 to the December average rate of 1.3069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3202 was down 0.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3288, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,601 IQD
2015 Average 6,472 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 6,041 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 560.26 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3166
1.1997
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 1.2358, compared to 1.2962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0837 IQD (High: 1.3136 / Low: 1.2299). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 IQD (High: 1.2096 / Low: 1.2094).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0837
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.3069) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2184), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0885 (+7.26%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.3069
2015 Avg (December) 1.2184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2248 1.2082 1.2133
February 1.2096 1.2094 1.2095
March 1.2096 1.2094 1.2096
April 1.2304 1.2094 1.2177
May 1.3136 1.2299 1.2620
June 1.3128 1.2875 1.3027
July 1.2998 1.2964 1.2982
August 1.2979 1.2919 1.2954
September 1.2980 1.2917 1.2945
October 1.2967 1.2897 1.2924
November 1.3114 1.2820 1.2896
December 1.3202 1.2769 1.3069