YEARLY HIGH
126.3992 IQD
YEARLY LOW
122.2593 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
123.8936 IQD

2019 MAD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MAD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 126.3992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 122.2593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1399 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 124.9847 to the December average rate of 123.8253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 126.3992 was down 3.01% compared to the 2018 peak of 130.3285, 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 631,996 IQD
2018 Average 633,920 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 611,297 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,699.43 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

125.1770
122.8697
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 124.0928, compared to 123.6943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 124.0928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 123.6943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 2.7719 IQD (High: 125.2994 / Low: 122.5276). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9188 IQD (High: 125.3697 / Low: 124.4510).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.7719
February Spread (Stable) ±0.9188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.1845 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 124.9847) against the same month in 2018 (average: 128.4430), the exchange rate shifted by -3.4583 (-2.69%).

2019 Avg (January) 124.9847
2018 Avg (January) 128.4430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 126.3992 123.8586 124.9847
February 125.3697 124.4510 124.9135
March 124.6636 123.1565 123.8933
April 124.3707 122.9947 123.6483
May 123.6945 122.3276 123.1606
June 125.2994 122.5276 123.9563
July 124.8142 123.5340 124.2146
August 125.8562 123.2586 124.2464
September 123.6151 122.2593 123.0620
October 124.0761 122.4196 123.3586
November 124.0430 122.9974 123.4590
December 124.6472 123.2872 123.8253