2016 SBD to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SBD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SBD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 152.5340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 132.3436.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.1904 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.1115 to the December average rate of 149.0612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 152.5340 was down 3.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 157.4070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SBD to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 139.7908, compared to 148.3068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.5160 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 9.6621 IQD (High: 151.5814 / Low: 141.9193). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1154 IQD (High: 134.6583 / Low: 133.5429).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.1542 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 149.0612) against the same month in 2015 (average: 135.4240), the exchange rate shifted by +13.6372 (+10.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 136.3089 | 132.3436 | 134.1115 |
| February | 134.6583 | 133.5429 | 133.9886 |
| March | 138.3308 | 133.8694 | 136.5756 |
| April | 141.2855 | 136.2914 | 138.2015 |
| May | 151.5814 | 141.9193 | 145.6500 |
| June | 151.5173 | 147.1137 | 150.2175 |
| July | 148.8406 | 147.0885 | 148.0633 |
| August | 150.0956 | 148.2922 | 148.9957 |
| September | 149.7806 | 147.4482 | 148.6319 |
| October | 149.1122 | 147.4941 | 148.3362 |
| November | 149.0803 | 145.0163 | 146.7524 |
| December | 152.5340 | 144.2452 | 149.0612 |