YEARLY HIGH
152.5340 IQD
YEARLY LOW
132.3436 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
144.0488 IQD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 762,670 IQD
2015 Average 741,601 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 661,718 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,952.14 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

151.8404
132.3657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 139.7908
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.3068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.6621
February Spread (Stable) ±1.1154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1542

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (December) 149.0612
2015 Avg (December) 135.4240

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