YEARLY HIGH
531.5598 IQD
YEARLY LOW
465.5237 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
506.0301 IQD

2016 TOP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TOP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 531.5598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 465.5237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.0361 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 484.1616 to the December average rate of 516.3693, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 531.5598 was down 11.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 600.1964, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,657,799 IQD
2015 Average 2,755,514 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 2,327,619 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 330,180.50 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

528.0064
473.7528
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 494.0153, compared to 518.0448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 494.0153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 518.0448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 31.0558 IQD (High: 521.8929 / Low: 490.8371). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9717 IQD (High: 520.8977 / Low: 515.9260).

May Spread (Volatile) ±31.0558
September Spread (Stable) ±4.9717

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 6.5494 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 518.3907) against the same month in 2015 (average: 497.7052), the exchange rate shifted by +20.6855 (+4.16%).

2016 Avg (November) 518.3907
2015 Avg (November) 497.7052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 492.9607 474.3722 484.1616
February 485.0186 465.5237 478.2740
March 487.1544 479.2750 483.1552
April 501.0928 485.1496 491.7624
May 521.8929 490.8371 504.3500
June 530.1925 515.7131 522.3887
July 521.2742 509.6634 515.8393
August 520.3309 513.8870 516.1804
September 520.8977 515.9260 518.0039
October 528.4783 516.0689 523.4853
November 531.5598 506.9362 518.3907
December 527.2889 506.5432 516.3693