YEARLY HIGH
0.0296 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0270 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0286 MUR

2018 IQD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 0.0296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0277 to the December average rate of 0.0288, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0296 was down 3.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0308, 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 148 MUR
2017 Average 147 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 135 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.00 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0293
0.0273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to MUR 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 0.0282, compared to 0.0289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0014 MUR (High: 0.0284 / Low: 0.0270). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MUR (High: 0.0290 / Low: 0.0286).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0290) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0297), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-2.32%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0290
2017 Avg (June) 0.0297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0283 0.0272 0.0277
February 0.0284 0.0270 0.0275
March 0.0281 0.0275 0.0279
April 0.0287 0.0278 0.0283
May 0.0293 0.0286 0.0290
June 0.0296 0.0284 0.0290
July 0.0292 0.0285 0.0289
August 0.0293 0.0287 0.0290
September 0.0290 0.0286 0.0288
October 0.0293 0.0288 0.0290
November 0.0293 0.0289 0.0291
December 0.0291 0.0286 0.0288