YEARLY HIGH
3.5708 IQD
YEARLY LOW
2.8466 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3365 IQD

2016 KZT to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KZT to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 3.5708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 2.8466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7242 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0183 to the December average rate of 3.5179, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.5708 was down 44.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.4865, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,854 IQD
2015 Average 27,565 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 14,233 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,621.16 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.5679
2.9683
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 3.2267, compared to 3.4464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3818 IQD (High: 3.2284 / Low: 2.8466). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0520 IQD (High: 3.1732 / Low: 3.1212).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3818
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0520

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 0.0863 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3.5179) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.3978), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1202 (+3.54%).

2016 Avg (December) 3.5179
2015 Avg (December) 3.3978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2284 2.8466 3.0183
February 3.1170 2.9174 3.0385
March 3.1732 3.1212 3.1525
April 3.3792 3.1555 3.2523
May 3.5282 3.3232 3.4169
June 3.5619 3.4188 3.4817
July 3.4662 3.3014 3.4191
August 3.4418 3.2941 3.3893
September 3.4634 3.3939 3.4373
October 3.5281 3.4637 3.5005
November 3.5131 3.3549 3.4141
December 3.5708 3.4219 3.5179