2016 SZL to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

87.4543 IQD

YEARLY LOW

64.6333 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

77.8357 IQD

2016 SZL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 87.4543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 64.6333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.8210 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.1469 to the December average rate of 84.7480, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 87.4543 was down 16.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 104.5312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 437,271 IQD

2015 Average 459,804 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 323,167 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,104.91 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

86.6224

65.3764

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 72.3225, compared to 83.3490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.3225

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.3490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 7.4189 IQD (High: 78.0296 / Low: 70.6107). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8780 IQD (High: 86.5202 / Low: 82.6422).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.4189

December Spread (Stable) ±3.8780

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.0616 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 84.8519) against the same month in 2015 (average: 89.9400), the exchange rate shifted by -5.0881 (-5.66%).

2016 Avg (August) 84.8519

2015 Avg (August) 89.9400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	71.0709	64.6333	67.1469
February	71.3781	67.3617	68.9023
March	73.5172	68.8330	70.8527
April	77.8764	71.4341	75.0293
May	78.0296	70.6107	74.2330
June	80.6633	75.4954	77.7711
July	83.6970	79.0340	81.1562
August	87.4543	80.5317	84.8519
September	85.9430	79.5643	82.7903
October	85.8661	81.2497	83.5030
November	86.9457	79.6140	83.0444
December	86.5202	82.6422	84.7480