YEARLY HIGH
115.7026 IQD
YEARLY LOW
107.2410 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
110.7926 IQD

2019 BWP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 115.7026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 107.2410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4616 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.0545 to the December average rate of 110.9048, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 115.7026 was down 8.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 125.8814, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 578,513 IQD
2018 Average 584,601 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 536,205 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,308.04 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

114.1304
107.8109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 111.8087, compared to 109.7765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 111.8087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 109.7765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 4.9770 IQD (High: 115.0551 / Low: 110.0781). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5435 IQD (High: 109.9495 / Low: 108.4060).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.9770
November Spread (Stable) ±1.5435

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.8473 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 113.6038) against the same month in 2018 (average: 124.0866), the exchange rate shifted by -10.4828 (-8.45%).

2019 Avg (February) 113.6038
2018 Avg (February) 124.0866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 115.0551 110.0781 113.0545
February 115.7026 112.6613 113.6038
March 113.0211 109.9575 111.2842
April 112.8788 110.4684 111.9023
May 111.8109 109.0946 110.8091
June 111.9808 108.7060 110.1984
July 112.8787 111.2137 112.1848
August 110.6566 107.2410 108.3375
September 109.9082 107.6220 108.9331
October 110.3513 107.3909 108.8932
November 109.9495 108.4060 109.4056
December 112.6790 109.4502 110.9048