YEARLY HIGH
173.4032 IQD
YEARLY LOW
154.7696 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
168.7281 IQD

2015 BOB to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 173.4032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 154.7696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.6336 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 169.2319 to the December average rate of 158.8543, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 173.4032 was down 0.33% compared to the 2014 peak of 173.9793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 867,016 IQD
2014 Average 848,271 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 773,848 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,167.87 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

173.0972
157.5595
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 171.1458, compared to 166.3103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.1458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 166.3103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 17.3242 IQD (High: 172.0938 / Low: 154.7696). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4561 IQD (High: 172.5852 / Low: 171.1291).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.3242
February Spread (Stable) ±1.4561

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 9.5629 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.5629

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 171.6989) against the same month in 2014 (average: 169.8728), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8261 (+1.07%).

2015 Avg (May) 171.6989
2014 Avg (May) 169.8728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 172.5584 164.1000 169.2319
February 172.5852 171.1291 171.8024
March 172.6847 170.1268 170.9728
April 173.0632 170.4377 171.5901
May 173.4032 170.5923 171.6989
June 172.6392 168.1884 171.5788
July 172.7215 170.4668 171.4819
August 172.0284 165.8543 168.1030
September 172.0991 165.4988 169.3333
October 172.1320 163.0471 169.8262
November 172.0938 154.7696 160.2632
December 160.6888 157.5371 158.8543