YEARLY HIGH
47.5007 IQD
YEARLY LOW
39.8932 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.6239 IQD

2016 UAH to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UAH to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 47.5007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 39.8932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6075 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.9401 to the December average rate of 44.7582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 47.5007 was down 36.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 75.2899, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 237,504 IQD
2015 Average 271,059 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 199,466 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,037.61 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

47.6620
40.5452
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 43.7535, compared to 45.4944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.7535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.4944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 4.6126 IQD (High: 46.9765 / Low: 42.3639). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5092 IQD (High: 47.2430 / Low: 46.7337).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.6126
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.8018 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 47.0325) against the same month in 2015 (average: 55.7489), the exchange rate shifted by -8.7164 (-15.64%).

2016 Avg (June) 47.0325
2015 Avg (June) 55.7489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.9765 42.3639 44.9401
February 42.5525 39.8932 41.1383
March 43.0186 40.0573 41.4896
April 43.9850 41.6436 42.8852
May 47.0840 43.3827 45.0350
June 47.5007 46.6452 47.0325
July 47.2430 46.7337 47.0689
August 47.1265 44.5765 46.3841
September 45.1891 43.5864 44.3960
October 45.8549 44.8589 45.2332
November 46.0860 44.1241 45.1257
December 45.6750 43.3988 44.7582