YEARLY HIGH
3.5672 IQD
YEARLY LOW
3.1176 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2461 IQD

2016 MRO to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MRO to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 3.5672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 3.1176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4497 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2684 to the December average rate of 3.2841, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.5672 was down 13.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.1056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,836 IQD
2015 Average 18,865 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 15,588 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,248.36 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.3079
3.1544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 3.2191, compared to 3.2730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.4074 IQD (High: 3.5672 / Low: 3.1598). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 IQD (High: 3.2848 / Low: 3.2600).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4074
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0839 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0839

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 3.2684) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.0154), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7470 (-18.60%).

2016 Avg (January) 3.2684
2015 Avg (January) 4.0154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5672 3.1598 3.2684
February 3.3069 3.1557 3.1845
March 3.1855 3.1339 3.1672
April 3.1979 3.1461 3.1708
May 3.3268 3.1176 3.2286
June 3.3271 3.2553 3.2951
July 3.3014 3.2761 3.2910
August 3.3000 3.2590 3.2805
September 3.2848 3.2600 3.2739
October 3.2814 3.2441 3.2628
November 3.2999 3.2191 3.2459
December 3.3087 3.2137 3.2841