YEARLY HIGH
1.5840 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.5023 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5460 BIF

2019 IQD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the IQD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.5840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.5023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0817 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5150 to the December average rate of 1.5757, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.5840 was up 3.37% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.5324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,920 BIF
2018 Average 7,470 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 7,512 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 408.42 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.5817
1.5090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to BIF 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 1.5322, compared to 1.5598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.0307 BIF (High: 1.5374 / Low: 1.5067). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 BIF (High: 1.5746 / Low: 1.5686).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0307
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1.5757) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0586 (+3.86%).

2019 Avg (December) 1.5757
2018 Avg (December) 1.5171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5303 1.5023 1.5150
February 1.5374 1.5067 1.5221
March 1.5429 1.5131 1.5284
April 1.5429 1.5316 1.5375
May 1.5538 1.5369 1.5420
June 1.5639 1.5386 1.5484
July 1.5563 1.5397 1.5475
August 1.5588 1.5447 1.5485
September 1.5740 1.5477 1.5557
October 1.5729 1.5486 1.5601
November 1.5746 1.5686 1.5713
December 1.5840 1.5712 1.5757