2016 WST to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

471.6039 IQD

YEARLY LOW

404.2855 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

448.1044 IQD

2016 WST to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 471.6039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 404.2855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 67.3184 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 420.9592 to the December average rate of 463.2122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 471.6039 was down 3.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 490.6864, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,358,019 IQD

2015 Average 2,308,400 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 2,021,427 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 336,591.99 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

467.4375

416.7339

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 435.8041, compared to 460.4047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.6006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 435.8041

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 460.4047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 38.6834 IQD (High: 462.4657 / Low: 423.7823). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4163 IQD (High: 460.7747 / Low: 456.3584).

May Spread (Volatile) ±38.6834

August Spread (Stable) ±4.4163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.2140 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 462.3919) against the same month in 2015 (average: 474.7014), the exchange rate shifted by -12.3095 (-2.59%).

2016 Avg (June) 462.3919

2015 Avg (June) 474.7014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	432.9002	404.2855	420.9592
February	425.3137	411.6875	421.7928
March	434.2428	422.5916	428.7888
April	443.0270	425.9964	435.6987
May	462.4657	423.7823	445.1933
June	471.6039	452.9575	462.3919
July	466.5033	452.2730	460.1779
August	460.7747	456.3584	459.1872
September	463.5435	458.3773	461.2264
October	462.7979	455.7806	459.3725
November	464.4183	453.9100	459.2518
December	468.2393	454.1418	463.2122