YEARLY HIGH
8.1539 IQD
YEARLY LOW
7.3147 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7953 IQD

2016 LKR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 8.1539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 7.3147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8392 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5813 to the December average rate of 7.8851, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.1539 was down 9.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.0479, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,770 IQD
2015 Average 42,896 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 36,573 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,196.18 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.0704
7.4286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 7.6516, compared to 7.9391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6516
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.4875 IQD (High: 8.0496 / Low: 7.5621). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0723 IQD (High: 8.0372 / Low: 7.9648).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4875
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0723

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 0.0827 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0827

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 8.0169) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.8395), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8226 (-9.31%).

2016 Avg (June) 8.0169
2015 Avg (June) 8.8395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6573 7.5188 7.5813
February 7.5979 7.4868 7.5524
March 7.5464 7.3147 7.4821
April 7.5904 7.4104 7.5237
May 8.0496 7.5621 7.7531
June 8.1539 7.8780 8.0169
July 8.0421 7.9567 8.0098
August 8.0372 7.9648 8.0082
September 8.0308 7.9311 7.9925
October 7.9571 7.8718 7.9107
November 7.9552 7.7615 7.8280
December 7.9375 7.7469 7.8851