2018 MOP to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

148.3507 IQD

YEARLY LOW

146.4192 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

147.4176 IQD

2018 MOP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 148.3507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 146.4192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9316 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.5806 to the December average rate of 147.8547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 148.3507 was down 0.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 149.7653, 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 741,754 IQD

2017 Average 730,938 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 732,096 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,657.92 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

147.9390

146.9264

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 147.2270, compared to 147.6083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3813 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.2270

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.6083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 1.4274 IQD (High: 147.8465 / Low: 146.4192). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4662 IQD (High: 147.6242 / Low: 147.1580).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4274

August Spread (Stable) ±0.4662

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4149 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 147.6865) against the same month in 2017 (average: 145.3983), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2882 (+1.57%).

2018 Avg (September) 147.6865

2017 Avg (September) 145.3983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	148.1012	146.8749	147.5806
February	147.9329	146.7283	147.1657
March	147.8465	146.4192	147.0108
April	147.6595	146.8152	147.1298
May	147.5989	146.8497	147.2452
June	148.1538	146.8956	147.2298
July	147.6601	146.6898	147.3352
August	147.6242	147.1580	147.4207
September	148.3507	147.2750	147.6865
October	147.9553	147.2935	147.5943
November	148.0692	147.4897	147.7583
December	148.2154	147.4701	147.8547