2016 PKR to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.3439 IQD

YEARLY LOW

10.3472 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.8810 IQD

2016 PKR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 11.3439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 10.3472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9967 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4096 to the December average rate of 11.2240, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.3439 was down 4.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.8439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,671,966 IQD

2015 Average 5,672,013 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 5,173,618 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 498,347.24 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.3064

10.3176

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 10.6219, compared to 11.1401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6219

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.7255 IQD (High: 11.2886 / Low: 10.5631). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0389 IQD (High: 10.4235 / Low: 10.3847).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7255

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0389

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 0.0609 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0609

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 11.2240) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.4673), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7567 (+7.23%).

2016 Avg (December) 11.2240

2015 Avg (December) 10.4673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.5048	10.3472	10.4096
February	10.4420	10.3691	10.4040
March	10.4235	10.3847	10.4000
April	10.5742	10.3901	10.4647
May	11.2886	10.5631	10.8435
June	11.3172	11.0717	11.2096
July	11.1676	11.1174	11.1487
August	11.1767	11.0871	11.1362
September	11.1789	11.1023	11.1444
October	11.1561	11.0744	11.1157
November	11.2599	10.9869	11.0714
December	11.3439	10.9782	11.2240