YEARLY HIGH
158.6040 IQD
YEARLY LOW
131.5757 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
144.1352 IQD

2022 MAD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MAD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 158.6040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 131.5757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.0283 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.0877 to the December average rate of 138.8501, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 158.6040 was down 4.54% compared to the 2021 peak of 166.1554, 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 793,020 IQD
2021 Average 812,172 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 657,879 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135,141.29 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

159.4758
130.8184
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 150.5919, compared to 137.6784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.9135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 150.5919
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 137.6784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 6.7796 IQD (High: 145.7237 / Low: 138.9441). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0759 IQD (High: 139.9114 / Low: 137.8355).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.7796
December Spread (Stable) ±2.0759

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 5.3917 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3917

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 157.0877) against the same month in 2021 (average: 164.1907), the exchange rate shifted by -7.1029 (-4.33%).

2022 Avg (January) 157.0877
2021 Avg (January) 164.1907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 158.6040 154.7230 157.0877
February 157.0322 152.9880 155.4475
March 152.7821 146.1023 150.0558
April 150.4432 145.9340 148.7765
May 147.7177 144.0231 145.9674
June 148.5145 143.6886 146.2167
July 145.7237 138.9441 142.5540
August 142.7326 137.9767 140.3250
September 137.9310 131.5757 135.8124
October 134.9041 132.3574 133.2065
November 137.1691 132.1774 135.3225
December 139.9114 137.8355 138.8501