YEARLY HIGH
1197.6096 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1173.5120 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1191.2494 IQD

2019 BMD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BMD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 1197.6096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 1173.5120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.0976 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1191.4004 to the December average rate of 1191.4341, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1197.6096 was down 0.11% compared to the 2018 peak of 1198.9186, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,988,048 IQD
2018 Average 5,949,996 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 5,867,560 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,487.80 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1191.7510
1190.7214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 1191.3107, compared to 1191.1881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1191.3107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1191.1881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 20.0374 IQD (High: 1193.5494 / Low: 1173.5120). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5991 IQD (High: 1193.5991 / Low: 1190.0000).

August Spread (Volatile) ±20.0374
February Spread (Stable) ±3.5991

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7415 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1191.4004) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1188.3828), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0175 (+0.25%).

2019 Avg (January) 1191.4004
2018 Avg (January) 1188.3828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1197.6096 1187.5879 1191.4004
February 1193.5991 1190.0000 1191.6652
March 1195.4644 1190.0000 1190.9238
April 1197.0928 1190.0000 1191.6649
May 1195.7895 1190.0000 1191.4030
June 1196.0908 1187.5785 1190.8072
July 1196.5289 1188.3312 1191.2130
August 1193.5494 1173.5120 1191.1205
September 1195.6526 1182.3274 1190.9122
October 1194.1602 1188.6066 1190.9598
November 1193.9937 1189.9824 1191.4889
December 1193.8187 1188.9849 1191.4341