YEARLY HIGH
191.6069 IQD
YEARLY LOW
186.9782 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
189.4665 IQD

2025 BOB to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the BOB to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 191.6069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 186.9782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6287 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.5263 to the December average rate of 189.3629, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 191.6069 was up 0.40% compared to the 2024 peak of 190.8416, 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 958,035 IQD
2024 Average 947,397 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 934,891 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,143.65 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

189.5776
189.3328
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 189.4919, compared to 189.4410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.4919
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 189.4410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was August, with a trading range of 3.1908 IQD (High: 190.1690 / Low: 186.9782). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6916 IQD (High: 189.5861 / Low: 188.8945).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.1908
April Spread (Stable) ±0.6916

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1565 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1565

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 189.5572) against the same month in 2024 (average: 189.4813), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0758 (+0.04%).

2025 Avg (March) 189.5572
2024 Avg (March) 189.4813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 190.4196 188.8892 189.5263
February 190.0958 188.7302 189.4761
March 191.6069 188.8251 189.5572
April 189.5861 188.8945 189.4579
May 189.7737 188.8159 189.4853
June 189.7737 188.9065 189.4486
July 190.3175 188.8538 189.5097
August 190.1690 186.9782 189.3532
September 189.9237 188.7292 189.5170
October 189.8562 188.9065 189.4815
November 189.6850 188.8620 189.4218
December 189.7638 188.6102 189.3629