YEARLY HIGH
0.3008 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.2058 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2418 IQD

2016 SLL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SLL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.3008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.2058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0950 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2632 to the December average rate of 0.2127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3008 was down 5.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,504 IQD
2015 Average 1,410 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,029 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 475.07 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2959
0.1988
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.2744, compared to 0.2092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0767 IQD (High: 0.3001 / Low: 0.2234). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 IQD (High: 0.2125 / Low: 0.2104).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0767
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.0723 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.2878) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2741), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0137 (+5.00%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.2878
2015 Avg (May) 0.2741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2669 0.2593 0.2632
February 0.2670 0.2636 0.2657
March 0.2726 0.2672 0.2691
April 0.2808 0.2725 0.2763
May 0.3008 0.2801 0.2878
June 0.3001 0.2234 0.2840
July 0.2125 0.2104 0.2117
August 0.2126 0.2071 0.2098
September 0.2100 0.2059 0.2069
October 0.2083 0.2058 0.2069
November 0.2117 0.2063 0.2075
December 0.2164 0.2069 0.2127