YEARLY HIGH
1473.0777 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1299.3018 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1359.3626 IQD

2023 BMD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BMD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1473.0777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 1299.3018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 173.7759 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1459.6966 to the December average rate of 1310.6763, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1473.0777 was up 0.21% compared to the 2022 peak of 1469.9852, 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 7,365,389 IQD
2022 Average 7,298,619 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 6,496,509 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 868,879.50 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1474.9770
1292.5615
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 1409.4897, compared to 1309.2355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 100.2542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1409.4897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1309.2355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 155.0923 IQD (High: 1461.0000 / Low: 1305.9077). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2702 IQD (High: 1460.8763 / Low: 1454.6061).

May Spread (Volatile) ±155.0923
January Spread (Stable) ±6.2702

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 131.6284 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -131.6284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 1459.7757) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1459.4325), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3432 (+0.02%).

2023 Avg (February) 1459.7757
2022 Avg (February) 1459.4325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1460.8763 1454.6061 1459.6966
February 1473.0777 1446.4753 1459.7757
March 1461.0195 1439.0764 1457.6143
April 1461.0000 1315.9594 1450.9192
May 1461.0000 1305.9077 1319.2909
June 1313.9407 1301.9071 1309.6415
July 1311.3136 1299.8410 1308.6039
August 1320.0550 1300.2320 1309.6838
September 1312.4288 1304.9136 1309.5357
October 1311.9430 1304.2227 1309.1507
November 1310.8059 1299.3018 1307.7628
December 1317.1088 1308.9004 1310.6763