2017 MOP to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |