2017 BAM to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

729.4846 IQD

YEARLY LOW

627.7106 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

677.4046 IQD

2017 BAM to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 729.4846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 627.7106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 101.7739 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 641.6029 to the December average rate of 720.6567, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 729.4846 was up 6.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 688.1131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,647,423 IQD

2016 Average 3,223,343 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 3,138,553 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 508,869.71 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

728.5897

633.3931

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 649.9679, compared to 704.8413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 54.8735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 649.9679

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 704.8413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 32.8062 IQD (High: 678.7304 / Low: 645.9242). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.5928 IQD (High: 710.9095 / Low: 693.3167).

May Spread (Volatile) ±32.8062

October Spread (Stable) ±17.5928

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 11.8121 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.8121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 720.6567) against the same month in 2016 (average: 633.3943), the exchange rate shifted by +87.2624 (+13.78%).

2017 Avg (December) 720.6567

2016 Avg (December) 633.3943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	650.6607	627.7106	641.6029
February	655.4952	635.8183	643.2546
March	653.7979	632.2510	642.0653
April	656.5027	633.5604	641.3262
May	678.7304	645.9242	661.1027
June	687.9095	663.3736	670.4555
July	699.1409	676.1393	687.7006
August	718.1118	697.6283	704.9061
September	724.8997	700.8817	713.6534
October	710.9095	693.3167	701.8414
November	719.8124	689.7945	700.2897
December	729.4846	710.7239	720.6567