YEARLY HIGH
0.7849 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.7187 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7548 IQD

2016 LBP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.7849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.7187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0661 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7230 to the December average rate of 0.7795, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7849 was down 1.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,924 IQD
2015 Average 3,863 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,594 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 330.73 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7853
0.7155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.7369, compared to 0.7728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0495 IQD (High: 0.7824 / Low: 0.7329). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 IQD (High: 0.7236 / Low: 0.7204).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0495
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.7795) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0522 (+7.18%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.7795
2015 Avg (December) 0.7273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7296 0.7187 0.7230
February 0.7238 0.7193 0.7213
March 0.7236 0.7204 0.7216
April 0.7345 0.7209 0.7264
May 0.7824 0.7329 0.7523
June 0.7848 0.7683 0.7767
July 0.7755 0.7715 0.7738
August 0.7740 0.7696 0.7724
September 0.7742 0.7700 0.7719
October 0.7736 0.7683 0.7708
November 0.7820 0.7627 0.7684
December 0.7849 0.7616 0.7795