YEARLY HIGH
900.0960 IQD
YEARLY LOW
777.8202 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
825.1168 IQD

2016 LYD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 900.0960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 777.8202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 122.2759 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 788.1915 to the December average rate of 821.1433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 900.0960 was down 9.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 996.8303, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,500,480 IQD
2015 Average 4,291,427 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,889,101 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 611,379.26 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

868.3034
780.9086
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 815.0041, compared to 835.2295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.2253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 815.0041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 835.2295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 88.0752 IQD (High: 900.0960 / Low: 812.0208). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.5303 IQD (High: 847.6139 / Low: 840.0836).

May Spread (Volatile) ±88.0752
September Spread (Stable) ±7.5303

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 17.1972 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.1972

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 846.4288) against the same month in 2015 (average: 867.2504), the exchange rate shifted by -20.8216 (-2.40%).

2016 Avg (May) 846.4288
2015 Avg (May) 867.2504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 808.2049 777.8202 788.1915
February 800.1232 778.7383 791.5127
March 800.1655 780.5044 790.9194
April 828.1335 796.5021 811.9519
May 900.0960 812.0208 846.4288
June 886.7120 844.3273 861.0205
July 852.4900 837.7871 843.8233
August 849.1589 840.5556 844.6385
September 847.6139 840.0836 844.3120
October 846.0538 829.4083 835.2791
November 833.1922 809.5774 822.1806
December 832.9679 810.5636 821.1433