YEARLY HIGH
1.5864 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1.4039 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4615 IQD

2016 RWF to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 1.5864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 1.4039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1826 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4581 to the December average rate of 1.4252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5864 was down 8.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7346, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,932 IQD
2015 Average 8,188 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 7,019 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 912.88 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5499
1.4101
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 1.4681, compared to 1.4549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1464 IQD (High: 1.5835 / Low: 1.4372). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 IQD (High: 1.4655 / Low: 1.4443).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1464
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0212

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0446 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1.5383) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6761), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1379 (-8.22%).

2016 Avg (June) 1.5383
2015 Avg (June) 1.6761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4744 1.4439 1.4581
February 1.4621 1.4221 1.4437
March 1.4564 1.4053 1.4365
April 1.4684 1.4201 1.4392
May 1.5835 1.4372 1.4927
June 1.5864 1.4693 1.5383
July 1.5512 1.4831 1.5148
August 1.4886 1.4330 1.4702
September 1.4655 1.4443 1.4543
October 1.4698 1.4271 1.4430
November 1.4547 1.4040 1.4217
December 1.4452 1.4039 1.4252