YEARLY HIGH
0.1469 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.1331 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1403 IQD

2016 LAK to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LAK to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.1469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.1331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0138 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1341 to the December average rate of 0.1442, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1469 was down 0.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1478, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 735 IQD
2015 Average 716 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 665 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.17 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1457
0.1329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.1370, compared to 0.1437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1370
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0101 IQD (High: 0.1457 / Low: 0.1356). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 IQD (High: 0.1450 / Low: 0.1439).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1442) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1347), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+7.05%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1442
2015 Avg (December) 0.1347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1353 0.1334 0.1341
February 0.1348 0.1331 0.1340
March 0.1350 0.1332 0.1339
April 0.1373 0.1340 0.1351
May 0.1457 0.1356 0.1399
June 0.1464 0.1431 0.1447
July 0.1450 0.1439 0.1445
August 0.1446 0.1435 0.1441
September 0.1445 0.1434 0.1439
October 0.1437 0.1426 0.1432
November 0.1443 0.1409 0.1422
December 0.1469 0.1408 0.1442