YEARLY HIGH
856.5967 IQD
YEARLY LOW
714.0532 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
786.9838 IQD

2022 BAM to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 856.5967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 714.0532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 142.5436 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 844.5710 to the December average rate of 790.2657, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 856.5967 was down 7.08% compared to the 2021 peak of 921.8786, 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 4,282,984 IQD
2021 Average 4,416,266 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,570,266 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 712,717.81 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

858.5212
721.2489
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 817.0844, compared to 756.8831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 60.2013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 817.0844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 756.8831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 50.1799 IQD (High: 781.2811 / Low: 731.1012). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.9435 IQD (High: 796.0456 / Low: 779.1021).

November Spread (Volatile) ±50.1799
December Spread (Stable) ±16.9435

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 29.1557 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.1557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 847.0819) against the same month in 2021 (average: 902.9365), the exchange rate shifted by -55.8547 (-6.19%).

2022 Avg (February) 847.0819
2021 Avg (February) 902.9365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 855.4868 831.0560 844.5710
February 856.5967 834.9518 847.0819
March 834.1217 811.1848 822.5761
April 825.8852 783.7526 808.7985
May 804.0569 775.5388 789.6778
June 801.5009 776.1252 789.8013
July 779.9503 747.4574 760.6456
August 768.4239 740.6072 756.2618
September 760.0371 714.0532 740.1936
October 748.9974 723.6605 732.6883
November 781.2811 731.1012 761.2438
December 796.0456 779.1021 790.2657