YEARLY HIGH
439.6129 IQD
YEARLY LOW
402.6096 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
421.8211 IQD

2016 XCD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 439.6129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 402.6096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.0032 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 404.2943 to the December average rate of 435.3725, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 439.6129 was down 0.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 442.7957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,198,064 IQD
2015 Average 2,156,463 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 2,013,048 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185,016.14 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

438.6083
399.7786
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 411.6287, compared to 432.0135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.3848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 411.6287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 432.0135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 27.7944 IQD (High: 437.3324 / Low: 409.5379). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IQD (High: 403.0144 / Low: 403.0144).

May Spread (Volatile) ±27.7944
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 1.3141 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 435.3725) against the same month in 2015 (average: 405.9684), the exchange rate shifted by +29.4041 (+7.24%).

2016 Avg (December) 435.3725
2015 Avg (December) 405.9684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 408.1563 402.6096 404.2943
February 403.0144 403.0144 403.0144
March 403.0144 403.0144 403.0144
April 409.6199 402.7162 405.5011
May 437.3324 409.5379 420.2094
June 437.1283 428.7183 433.7385
July 433.1635 431.6961 432.4244
August 432.8300 430.8290 431.9289
September 432.7929 430.6688 431.6369
October 431.6961 429.5287 430.8266
November 437.1520 427.5198 429.8915
December 439.6129 425.7526 435.3725