2016 MOP to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

148.2370 IQD

YEARLY LOW

135.3373 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

142.5020 IQD

2016 MOP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 148.2370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 135.3373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8998 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.2360 to the December average rate of 147.1340, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 148.2370 was down 1.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 150.0662, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 741,185 IQD

2015 Average 729,513 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 676,686 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,498.78 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

148.2660

134.6812

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 139.0289, compared to 145.9750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.9461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 139.0289

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 145.9750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 9.4312 IQD (High: 147.7906 / Low: 138.3594). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6698 IQD (High: 136.1706 / Low: 135.5008).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.4312

February Spread (Stable) ±0.6698

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4540 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 147.1340) against the same month in 2015 (average: 137.6153), the exchange rate shifted by +9.5186 (+6.92%).

2016 Avg (December) 147.1340

2015 Avg (December) 137.6153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	137.7109	135.3373	136.2360
February	136.1706	135.5008	135.8133
March	136.5458	135.8391	136.2503
April	138.6722	136.0541	137.1938
May	147.7906	138.3594	142.0253
June	147.9330	145.0166	146.6550
July	146.5208	145.8497	146.2010
August	146.2982	145.3815	145.9093
September	146.1666	145.4181	145.7924
October	146.2051	145.0543	145.6084
November	147.6600	144.1926	145.2050
December	148.2370	144.0185	147.1340