YEARLY HIGH
13.0608 IQD
YEARLY LOW
12.0270 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7592 IQD

2016 LRD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 13.0608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 12.0270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0338 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7640 to the December average rate of 12.7920, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.0608 was down 7.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.1681, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,304 IQD
2015 Average 67,850 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 60,135 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,169.00 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.0048
12.4198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 12.7459, compared to 12.7725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7459
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.8322 IQD (High: 12.8592 / Low: 12.0270). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 IQD (High: 12.8592 / Low: 12.8566).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.8322
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3891 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3891

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 12.5505) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.0187), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4682 (-10.47%).

2016 Avg (May) 12.5505
2015 Avg (May) 14.0187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.0206 12.2329 12.7640
February 12.9852 12.8321 12.8790
March 12.8592 12.8566 12.8576
April 12.8592 12.0270 12.4685
May 13.0608 12.2307 12.5505
June 13.0579 12.8061 12.9561
July 12.9605 12.8947 12.9373
August 12.9442 12.2943 12.7043
September 12.8013 12.6618 12.7350
October 12.9099 12.5841 12.7182
November 12.9328 12.6453 12.7482
December 13.0151 12.5930 12.7920