YEARLY HIGH
702.8097 IQD
YEARLY LOW
665.0415 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
682.0587 IQD

2019 BAM to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 702.8097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 665.0415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.7682 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 695.9152 to the December average rate of 676.7840, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 702.8097 was down 7.28% compared to the 2018 peak of 758.0134, 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 3,514,049 IQD
2018 Average 3,596,089 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,325,208 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 188,841.08 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

698.4235
668.3236
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 688.2307, compared to 675.8866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.3441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 688.2307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 675.8866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 16.3637 IQD (High: 694.3302 / Low: 677.9665). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6928 IQD (High: 684.6593 / Low: 677.9665).

June Spread (Volatile) ±16.3637
May Spread (Stable) ±6.6928

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.9103 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 695.9152) against the same month in 2018 (average: 740.6124), the exchange rate shifted by -44.6972 (-6.04%).

2019 Avg (January) 695.9152
2018 Avg (January) 740.6124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 702.8097 690.2632 695.9152
February 699.0758 686.0836 691.6630
March 694.3028 683.3143 688.6037
April 690.2037 677.4782 684.6764
May 684.6593 677.9665 681.3035
June 694.3302 677.9665 687.2226
July 690.7377 677.4100 683.2761
August 684.3055 671.8093 677.7422
September 676.0449 665.2389 670.8319
October 679.5328 665.0415 673.0583
November 679.5957 669.2142 673.6271
December 684.4935 669.6126 676.7840