YEARLY HIGH
276.1273 IQD
YEARLY LOW
149.9410 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
196.2971 IQD

2016 SRD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 276.1273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 149.9410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 126.1863 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 273.5146 to the December average rate of 159.7078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 276.1273 was down 24.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 364.1039, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,380,637 IQD
2015 Average 1,751,294 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 749,705 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 630,931.63 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

285.3208
143.6461
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 231.7365, compared to 160.8577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 70.8789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 231.7365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 160.8577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 27.0293 IQD (High: 209.0813 / Low: 182.0519). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3419 IQD (High: 272.9906 / Low: 272.6487).

May Spread (Volatile) ±27.0293
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3419

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 66.6005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -66.6005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 273.5146) against the same month in 2015 (average: 354.7242), the exchange rate shifted by -81.2096 (-22.89%).

2016 Avg (January) 273.5146
2015 Avg (January) 354.7242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 276.1273 272.3749 273.5146
February 272.9906 272.6487 272.6841
March 273.8216 272.6487 272.8126
April 214.5140 193.8091 206.2121
May 209.0813 182.0519 195.2581
June 183.8132 165.0408 169.9377
July 166.0750 164.5814 165.4532
August 165.6316 157.9377 162.2544
September 162.6337 149.9410 155.4523
October 170.3482 151.7501 161.2880
November 167.5617 157.9005 160.9902
December 161.4881 156.8543 159.7078