2020 MOP to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

183.0557 IQD

YEARLY LOW

148.2495 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

149.8966 IQD

2020 MOP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 183.0557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 148.2495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.8063 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 148.8804 to the December average rate of 157.9732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 183.0557 was up 22.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 148.8326, 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 915,279 IQD

2019 Average 738,152 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 741,247 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 174,031.28 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

158.8905

147.8827

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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 149.0409, compared to 150.7524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.0409

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.7524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 34.0307 IQD (High: 183.0557 / Low: 149.0250). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4797 IQD (High: 149.4331 / Low: 148.9534).

December Spread (Volatile) ±34.0307

June Spread (Stable) ±0.4797

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1295 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 157.9732) against the same month in 2019 (average: 148.2569), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7163 (+6.55%).

2020 Avg (December) 157.9732

2019 Avg (December) 148.2569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	149.2300	148.3659	148.8804
February	149.2174	148.2495	148.8001
March	150.1277	148.3003	149.0048
April	150.3660	148.9765	149.2215
May	149.7641	148.9710	149.1334
June	149.4331	148.9534	149.2052
July	149.5396	148.9844	149.2827
August	149.5560	149.0158	149.4377
September	149.5556	148.9617	149.3082
October	149.9635	148.9865	149.2974
November	149.4275	148.9278	149.2152
December	183.0557	149.0250	157.9732