YEARLY HIGH
1197.6457 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1152.1165 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1173.0355 IQD

2017 BMD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BMD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 1197.6457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 1152.1165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.5292 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1180.7151 to the December average rate of 1190.3134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1197.6457 was up 0.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 1188.0757, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,988,228 IQD
2016 Average 5,697,766 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 5,760,583 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 227,645.87 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1192.6545
1164.5609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 1174.3314, compared to 1171.7397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1174.3314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1171.7397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 30.3835 IQD (High: 1182.5000 / Low: 1152.1165). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.5340 IQD (High: 1177.6689 / Low: 1163.1350).

July Spread (Volatile) ±30.3835
October Spread (Stable) ±14.5340

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.7133 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1190.3134) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1176.1954), the exchange rate shifted by +14.1180 (+1.20%).

2017 Avg (December) 1190.3134
2016 Avg (December) 1176.1954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1189.5757 1169.4000 1180.7151
February 1192.7757 1175.9000 1181.4290
March 1182.5000 1163.4199 1174.7156
April 1182.5000 1160.9900 1171.4365
May 1182.0000 1162.0500 1169.3262
June 1182.5000 1161.4000 1168.3660
July 1182.5000 1152.1165 1167.0213
August 1182.5000 1156.7000 1167.1465
September 1184.0000 1163.3850 1171.2968
October 1177.6689 1163.1350 1167.7578
November 1183.8050 1159.6500 1166.9020
December 1197.6457 1183.0000 1190.3134