YEARLY HIGH
688.1131 IQD
YEARLY LOW
600.8133 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
644.6286 IQD

2016 BAM to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 688.1131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 600.8133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 87.2998 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 606.7427 to the December average rate of 633.3943, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 688.1131 was down 4.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 718.9903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,440,565 IQD
2015 Average 3,306,746 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,004,067 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 436,498.75 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

680.7263
600.0170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 634.9976, compared to 654.2596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.2620 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 634.9976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 654.2596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 39.4995 IQD (High: 677.1472 / Low: 637.6476). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3868 IQD (High: 670.6108 / Low: 664.2240).

May Spread (Volatile) ±39.4995
September Spread (Stable) ±6.3868

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 15.9687 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.9687

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 674.0005) against the same month in 2015 (average: 679.1342), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1337 (-0.76%).

2016 Avg (June) 674.0005
2015 Avg (June) 679.1342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 613.2639 600.8133 606.7427
February 629.4631 605.2291 618.1222
March 632.4940 604.9637 619.7685
April 647.3648 627.7587 635.3717
May 677.1472 637.6476 655.9802
June 688.1131 654.6623 674.0005
July 667.0021 656.2177 660.9796
August 675.1388 661.2585 667.5377
September 670.6108 664.2240 667.3339
October 667.6696 647.6046 656.1404
November 660.2827 624.3336 640.1717
December 642.5979 625.9781 633.3943