2016 QAR to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

326.2779 IQD

YEARLY LOW

298.6384 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

312.9092 IQD

2016 QAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 326.2779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 298.6384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.6395 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 299.8742 to the December average rate of 322.9945, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 326.2779 was down 0.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 328.5092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,631,390 IQD

2015 Average 1,599,752 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,493,192 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 138,197.69 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

325.4014

296.5178

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 305.4585, compared to 320.3598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.9013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 305.4585

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 320.3598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 20.6172 IQD (High: 324.6320 / Low: 304.0148). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2857 IQD (High: 299.0711 / Low: 298.7854).

May Spread (Volatile) ±20.6172

February Spread (Stable) ±0.2857

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 1.1985 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1985

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 322.9945) against the same month in 2015 (average: 301.1703), the exchange rate shifted by +21.8242 (+7.25%).

2016 Avg (December) 322.9945

2015 Avg (December) 301.1703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	302.6762	298.6384	299.8742
February	299.0711	298.7854	298.9338
March	299.0645	298.7739	298.9248
April	304.1286	298.8986	300.9948
May	324.6320	304.0148	311.9786
June	324.6775	318.0552	322.0448
July	321.2190	320.4596	320.8463
August	320.8030	319.3842	320.1974
September	320.7790	319.2386	319.9477
October	320.4575	318.8068	319.4376
November	324.1213	316.8944	318.7356
December	326.2779	315.5687	322.9945