2016 RUB to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.4947 IQD

YEARLY LOW

13.3415 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.1167 IQD

2016 RUB to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 19.4947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 13.3415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1532 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2784 to the December average rate of 18.9665, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 19.4947 was down 19.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 24.1312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 97,474 IQD

2015 Average 96,264 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 66,707 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,766.24 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

19.4528

13.6165

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 15.9476, compared to 18.2859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9476

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.7139 IQD (High: 15.0554 / Low: 13.3415). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3396 IQD (High: 18.7327 / Low: 18.3931).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.7139

October Spread (Stable) ±0.3396

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 0.5974 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5974

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 18.9665) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.6641), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3024 (+21.08%).

2016 Avg (December) 18.9665

2015 Avg (December) 15.6641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.0554	13.3415	14.2784
February	14.4475	13.6635	14.1028
March	16.2058	14.7551	15.5887
April	17.0713	15.8867	16.4643
May	17.9810	16.6193	17.2289
June	18.4693	17.6475	18.0222
July	18.5939	17.5501	18.1584
August	18.2956	17.4832	17.9723
September	18.4824	17.6684	18.0656
October	18.7327	18.3931	18.5750
November	18.4873	17.5543	17.9776
December	19.4947	18.1018	18.9665