2016 SOS to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1230 IQD

YEARLY LOW

1.7481 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9226 IQD

2016 SOS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 2.1230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 1.7481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3749 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7644 to the December average rate of 2.0532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1230 was up 11.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,615 IQD

2015 Average 8,653 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 8,741 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,874.40 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0820

1.7355

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 1.8318, compared to 2.0134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8318

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1833 IQD (High: 1.9951 / Low: 1.8118). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 IQD (High: 1.7864 / Low: 1.7702).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1833

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.0532) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7803), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2729 (+15.33%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.0532

2015 Avg (December) 1.7803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7943	1.7481	1.7644
February	1.7853	1.7632	1.7763
March	1.7864	1.7702	1.7781
April	1.8355	1.7685	1.7969
May	1.9951	1.8118	1.8806
June	2.0438	1.9679	1.9944
July	2.0405	1.9813	2.0064
August	2.0216	1.9800	2.0019
September	2.0052	1.9841	1.9969
October	2.0323	1.9807	2.0009
November	2.0945	1.9862	2.0213
December	2.1230	1.9763	2.0532