2018 MDL to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

72.7431 IQD

YEARLY LOW

68.7757 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

70.8324 IQD

2018 MDL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 72.7431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 68.7757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9674 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.1225 to the December average rate of 69.3794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 72.7431 was up 4.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 69.9178, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 363,716 IQD

2017 Average 318,838 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 343,878 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,837.17 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

72.5962

69.0870

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 71.1856, compared to 70.4791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.1856

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.4791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.2181 IQD (High: 71.2789 / Low: 69.0608). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0339 IQD (High: 71.0600 / Low: 70.0260).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.2181

June Spread (Stable) ±1.0339

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9281 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 72.3038) against the same month in 2017 (average: 60.6349), the exchange rate shifted by +11.6689 (+19.24%).

2018 Avg (April) 72.3038

2017 Avg (April) 60.6349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	71.2789	69.0608	70.1225
February	72.0168	70.1870	71.1207
March	72.3401	70.8554	71.6460
April	72.7431	71.6350	72.3038
May	72.1071	70.0024	71.3757
June	71.0600	70.0260	70.5451
July	72.0453	70.4284	71.2688
August	72.2557	70.9306	71.6382
September	71.6364	70.3524	70.9491
October	70.6151	69.2517	70.0348
November	70.1565	69.1150	69.6042
December	70.2691	68.7757	69.3794