YEARLY HIGH
41.6466 IQD
YEARLY LOW
33.5838 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.9258 IQD

2016 UYU to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UYU to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 41.6466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 33.5838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0628 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.6302 to the December average rate of 40.8774, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 41.6466 was down 14.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 48.8407, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 208,233 IQD
2015 Average 214,749 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 167,919 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,314.03 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

42.0574
33.0916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 35.4727, compared to 40.3790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.4727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.3790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 2.9964 IQD (High: 37.8710 / Low: 34.8747). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5419 IQD (High: 34.1256 / Low: 33.5838).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.9964
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5419

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.1848 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1848

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 40.8774) against the same month in 2015 (average: 36.9144), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9631 (+10.74%).

2016 Avg (December) 40.8774
2015 Avg (December) 36.9144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.7887 34.9699 35.6302
February 35.1407 33.8018 34.4454
March 34.1256 33.5838 33.8387
April 35.0859 34.1866 34.7491
May 37.8710 34.8747 36.0921
June 38.5327 37.7238 38.0805
July 39.3147 37.9516 38.6004
August 40.9256 39.1512 40.2709
September 40.9419 39.8094 40.4318
October 41.5484 40.8174 41.3102
November 41.1964 39.9023 40.7835
December 41.6466 39.9349 40.8774