YEARLY HIGH
310.9988 IQD
YEARLY LOW
263.3174 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
289.0958 IQD

2016 PLN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 310.9988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 263.3174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.6814 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 269.5903 to the December average rate of 279.5215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 310.9988 was down 7.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 336.5448, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,219,976 IQD
2015 Average 6,187,500 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 5,266,348 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 953,627.55 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

307.0694
266.1832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 284.4233, compared to 293.7684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.3451 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 284.4233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 293.7684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 23.3709 IQD (High: 298.5165 / Low: 275.1456). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7923 IQD (High: 304.8605 / Low: 298.0682).

November Spread (Volatile) ±23.3709
September Spread (Stable) ±6.7923

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 12.8749 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.8749

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 299.8425) against the same month in 2015 (average: 319.2892), the exchange rate shifted by -19.4467 (-6.09%).

2016 Avg (June) 299.8425
2015 Avg (June) 319.2892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 280.1319 263.3174 269.5903
February 278.6127 268.8894 275.0313
March 291.4977 273.0211 282.7082
April 292.5651 283.2863 288.2775
May 299.4942 283.1322 291.0898
June 310.9988 288.3944 299.8425
July 299.5420 291.3276 294.2205
August 308.0923 297.6560 303.6622
September 304.8605 298.0682 302.1332
October 304.0281 292.9534 297.9739
November 298.5165 275.1456 285.0991
December 283.8111 274.3088 279.5215