YEARLY HIGH
920.5902 IQD
YEARLY LOW
836.1558 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
883.2935 IQD

2021 BGN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BGN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 920.5902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 836.1558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 84.4345 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 909.9327 to the December average rate of 843.5787, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 920.5902 was up 0.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 917.7391, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,602,951 IQD
2020 Average 3,496,189 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 4,180,779 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 422,172.38 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

916.5682
836.9433
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 899.9601, compared to 866.6269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 33.3333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 899.9601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 866.6269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 29.5780 IQD (High: 865.7338 / Low: 836.1558). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3010 IQD (High: 847.6594 / Low: 840.3584).

November Spread (Volatile) ±29.5780
December Spread (Stable) ±7.3010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 16.4100 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.4100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 909.9327) against the same month in 2020 (average: 676.7103), the exchange rate shifted by +233.2224 (+34.46%).

2021 Avg (January) 909.9327
2020 Avg (January) 676.7103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 920.5902 901.5245 909.9327
February 908.6739 894.2397 903.5104
March 902.2422 873.9944 888.4948
April 904.0359 875.7649 892.4387
May 914.5658 896.5727 906.8952
June 912.8955 884.5416 898.4888
July 886.0564 877.5479 882.0788
August 885.7276 869.6856 878.1709
September 886.5563 864.3661 879.2037
October 871.4435 860.5727 865.5039
November 865.7338 836.1558 851.2251
December 847.6594 840.3584 843.5787