2018 BAM to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

758.0134 IQD

YEARLY LOW

686.0716 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

719.4250 IQD

2018 BAM to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 758.0134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 686.0716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.9418 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 740.6124 to the December average rate of 693.3745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 758.0134 was up 3.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 729.4846, 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 3,790,067 IQD

2017 Average 3,388,206 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 3,430,358 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 359,709.02 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

754.5360

687.8143

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 736.0053, compared to 702.8448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 33.1605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 736.0053

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 702.8448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 33.3113 IQD (High: 736.2586 / Low: 702.9474). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.3025 IQD (High: 698.7071 / Low: 687.4046).

May Spread (Volatile) ±33.3113

December Spread (Stable) ±11.3025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 27.1287 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -27.1287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 748.9759) against the same month in 2017 (average: 643.2546), the exchange rate shifted by +105.7213 (+16.44%).

2018 Avg (February) 748.9759

2017 Avg (February) 643.2546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	757.0980	726.9532	740.6124
February	758.0134	738.4519	748.9759
March	755.2360	740.0948	748.4096
April	753.2478	735.6670	747.3323
May	736.2586	702.9474	720.2036
June	719.9420	700.4648	710.4978
July	730.0174	706.4927	713.2388
August	715.8204	689.7681	703.6917
September	728.0983	704.4317	712.7576
October	715.7959	690.3113	699.8985
November	715.5417	686.0716	694.1077
December	698.7071	687.4046	693.3745