2016 VEF to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

174.4238 IQD

YEARLY LOW

109.0343 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

129.9884 IQD

2016 VEF to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 174.4238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 109.0343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 65.3895 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 172.7884 to the December average rate of 117.7561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 174.4238 was down 7.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 189.3359, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 872,119 IQD

2015 Average 921,930 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 545,171 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 326,947.57 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

179.0777

103.6060

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 143.0907, compared to 116.8861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.2046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 143.0907

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 116.8861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 7.5278 IQD (High: 118.5259 / Low: 110.9981). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0971 IQD (High: 172.3218 / Low: 172.2248).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.5278

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0971

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 62.2361 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -62.2361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 172.7884) against the same month in 2015 (average: 185.2054), the exchange rate shifted by -12.4171 (-6.70%).

2016 Avg (January) 172.7884

2015 Avg (January) 185.2054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	174.4238	172.0518	172.7884
February	172.3218	172.2248	172.2491
March	172.6314	171.8311	172.1314
April	111.0375	109.0343	109.8953
May	118.5259	110.9981	113.9065
June	118.5289	116.2042	117.5733
July	117.2279	116.1442	117.0282
August	117.0978	116.5555	116.8607
September	117.0880	116.5122	116.7662
October	116.9488	116.3452	116.5901
November	118.2600	115.6563	116.3150
December	118.8669	115.1439	117.7561