YEARLY HIGH
149.7653 IQD
YEARLY LOW
143.6052 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
146.1941 IQD

2017 MOP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 149.7653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 143.6052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1601 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.8170 to the December average rate of 147.8950, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 149.7653 was up 1.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 148.2370, 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 748,826 IQD
2016 Average 712,627 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 718,026 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,800.43 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

148.1779
144.7835
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 146.7067, compared to 145.6815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.7067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 145.6815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 3.6838 IQD (High: 147.8787 / Low: 144.1949). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5623 IQD (High: 146.1914 / Low: 144.6291).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.6838
October Spread (Stable) ±1.5623

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8593 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 147.8000) against the same month in 2016 (average: 135.8133), the exchange rate shifted by +11.9867 (+8.83%).

2017 Avg (February) 147.8000
2016 Avg (February) 135.8133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 148.8020 146.5660 147.8170
February 149.7653 146.9795 147.8000
March 147.8661 145.3859 147.0040
April 147.7319 145.0660 146.1447
May 147.7476 144.7547 145.8944
June 147.3742 144.6215 145.5803
July 147.1103 143.9342 145.3163
August 147.0369 143.6052 145.0663
September 147.1840 144.5758 145.3983
October 146.1914 144.6291 145.2022
November 147.8787 144.1949 145.2108
December 148.7541 147.0635 147.8950