YEARLY HIGH
801.6048 IQD
YEARLY LOW
757.9440 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
777.6583 IQD

2026 BAM to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BAM to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 801.6048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 757.9440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.6607 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 785.5464 to the December average rate of 769.6715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 801.6048 was up 1.11% compared to the 2025 peak of 792.8213, 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 4,008,024 IQD
2025 Average 3,783,960 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,789,720 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 218,303.67 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

794.8271
761.7361
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 781.1836, compared to 767.0826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.1010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 781.1836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 767.0826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 23.4953 IQD (High: 801.6048 / Low: 778.1094). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3651 IQD (High: 771.0884 / Low: 767.7233).

January Spread (Volatile) ±23.4953
August Spread (Stable) ±3.3651

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 17.6594 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.6594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 785.5464) against the same month in 2025 (average: 693.5270), the exchange rate shifted by +92.0193 (+13.27%).

2026 Avg (January) 785.5464
2025 Avg (January) 693.5270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 801.6048 778.1094 785.5464
February 799.1751 788.2206 792.0695
March 790.3672 767.6994 774.4101
April 790.2445 767.7197 782.7378
May 784.5735 778.5470 780.1884
June 779.8403 759.8778 772.1492
July 766.8673 757.9440 764.4937
August 771.0884 767.7233 769.6715