YEARLY HIGH
0.2114 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.1828 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2009 IQD

2016 PYG to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PYG to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 0.2114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.1828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0285 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1853 to the December average rate of 0.2031, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2114 was down 16.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,057 IQD
2015 Average 1,126 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 914 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 142.66 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2132
0.1827
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.1949, compared to 0.2068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0138 IQD (High: 0.2100 / Low: 0.1962). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 IQD (High: 0.2114 / Low: 0.2099).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.2107) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2206), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0100 (-4.51%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.2107
2015 Avg (August) 0.2206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1900 0.1828 0.1853
February 0.1907 0.1838 0.1877
March 0.1929 0.1901 0.1911
April 0.2006 0.1926 0.1965
May 0.2100 0.1962 0.2019
June 0.2100 0.2050 0.2072
July 0.2104 0.2069 0.2089
August 0.2114 0.2099 0.2107
September 0.2112 0.2086 0.2097
October 0.2105 0.2040 0.2072
November 0.2040 0.1991 0.2012
December 0.2061 0.1986 0.2031