2017 MAD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

127.3507 IQD

YEARLY LOW

115.5595 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

120.9425 IQD

2017 MAD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 127.3507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 115.5595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.7912 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.3448 to the December average rate of 126.3338, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 127.3507 was up 3.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 122.6940, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 636,753 IQD

2016 Average 581,248 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 577,798 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,955.80 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

127.2853

115.8680

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 117.9069, compared to 123.9781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.0712 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.9069

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 123.9781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 4.2781 IQD (High: 121.3260 / Low: 117.0479). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0903 IQD (High: 127.3507 / Low: 125.2604).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.2781

December Spread (Stable) ±2.0903

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.4523 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 126.3338) against the same month in 2016 (average: 116.2969), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0370 (+8.63%).

2017 Avg (December) 126.3338

2016 Avg (December) 116.2969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	118.2955	115.7553	117.3448
February	119.2034	116.2831	117.4146
March	118.6554	115.5595	117.0672
April	118.8558	115.6007	116.8194
May	121.3260	117.0479	118.9374
June	122.3035	118.8835	119.8579
July	123.6278	120.4347	121.8027
August	125.7520	122.5869	123.6395
September	126.1937	123.4559	125.0509
October	124.9881	122.5348	123.5986
November	125.9669	122.1387	123.4434
December	127.3507	125.2604	126.3338