YEARLY HIGH
855.2879 IQD
YEARLY LOW
715.6135 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
786.7807 IQD

2022 BGN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BGN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 855.2879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 715.6135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 139.6744 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 844.6189 to the December average rate of 790.0892, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 855.2879 was down 7.09% compared to the 2021 peak of 920.5902, 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 4,276,439 IQD
2021 Average 4,415,799 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,578,068 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 698,371.77 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

858.0402
722.6951
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 816.6337, compared to 756.9277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 59.7060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 816.6337
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 756.9277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 50.7805 IQD (High: 777.2751 / Low: 726.4947). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.1602 IQD (High: 853.6947 / Low: 834.5345).

November Spread (Volatile) ±50.7805
February Spread (Stable) ±19.1602

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 29.4099 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.4099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 844.6189) against the same month in 2021 (average: 909.9327), the exchange rate shifted by -65.3138 (-7.18%).

2022 Avg (January) 844.6189
2021 Avg (January) 909.9327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 855.2879 831.0778 844.6189
February 853.6947 834.5345 846.7614
March 832.9186 809.4692 821.8998
April 825.6194 783.2389 808.0802
May 804.3756 773.7150 789.1255
June 802.8676 777.1848 789.3164
July 777.0585 748.0717 759.9065
August 770.7698 741.5653 755.6278
September 756.3405 715.6135 739.3850
October 752.9577 723.8321 733.9739
November 777.2751 726.4947 762.5838
December 799.3301 779.6752 790.0892