YEARLY HIGH
1461.7571 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1181.0593 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1197.4055 IQD

2020 BMD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BMD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 1461.7571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 1181.0593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 280.6978 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1192.0440 to the December average rate of 1261.4704, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1461.7571 was up 22.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 1197.6096, 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 7,308,786 IQD
2019 Average 5,956,232 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 5,905,297 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,403,489.00 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1268.5760
1183.3088
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 1191.2074, compared to 1203.6036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.3963 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1191.2074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1203.6036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 271.7571 IQD (High: 1461.7571 / Low: 1190.0000). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9844 IQD (High: 1192.9844 / Low: 1190.0000).

December Spread (Volatile) ±271.7571
June Spread (Stable) ±2.9844

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.2346 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1261.4704) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1191.4341), the exchange rate shifted by +70.0363 (+5.88%).

2020 Avg (December) 1261.4704
2019 Avg (December) 1191.4341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1199.9371 1190.0000 1192.0440
February 1193.6507 1190.0000 1191.5552
March 1201.0407 1181.0593 1191.1649
April 1195.4343 1189.5000 1191.0300
May 1194.0385 1187.8058 1190.4144
June 1192.9844 1190.0000 1191.0357
July 1193.6956 1190.0000 1191.8079
August 1197.2421 1190.0000 1193.1291
September 1194.4306 1189.0000 1191.8945
October 1197.3042 1189.5000 1191.7835
November 1193.4103 1190.0000 1191.5364
December 1461.7571 1190.0000 1261.4704