2018 MAD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

130.3285 IQD

YEARLY LOW

123.9173 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

126.8002 IQD

2018 MAD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 130.3285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 123.9173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4112 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.4430 to the December average rate of 124.9126, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 130.3285 was up 2.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 127.3507, 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 651,643 IQD

2017 Average 604,838 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 619,586 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,056.21 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

129.6880

124.4785

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 127.9237, compared to 125.6768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2469 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.9237

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 125.6768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 3.6957 IQD (High: 128.1506 / Low: 124.4548). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2847 IQD (High: 126.6249 / Low: 125.3401).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.6957

July Spread (Stable) ±1.2847

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.7231 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 129.0326) against the same month in 2017 (average: 117.4146), the exchange rate shifted by +11.6180 (+9.89%).

2018 Avg (February) 129.0326

2017 Avg (February) 117.4146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	129.9405	126.7880	128.4430
February	130.3285	127.7237	129.0326
March	130.3269	128.5155	129.2539
April	129.9276	127.9784	129.0991
May	128.1506	124.4548	126.3760
June	126.1769	124.5126	125.3375
July	126.6249	125.3401	125.9128
August	127.2709	124.4809	125.6484
September	127.7270	126.3209	126.7674
October	126.4862	124.5399	125.6113
November	125.8412	124.3679	125.2080
December	125.8800	123.9173	124.9126