YEARLY HIGH
182.4439 IQD
YEARLY LOW
178.5299 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
180.9880 IQD

2022 MOP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 182.4439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 22, dropping to 178.5299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9140 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.8502 to the December average rate of 182.0300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 182.4439 was down 0.80% compared to the 2021 peak of 183.9086, 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 912,220 IQD
2021 Average 911,883 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 892,650 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,570.03 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

182.1892
180.2781
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 181.1093, compared to 180.8666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 181.1093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 180.8666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 3.6725 IQD (High: 182.2024 / Low: 178.5299). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5457 IQD (High: 180.8851 / Low: 180.3394).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.6725
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5457

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 182.0300) against the same month in 2021 (average: 181.7393), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2907 (+0.16%).

2022 Avg (December) 182.0300
2021 Avg (December) 181.7393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 182.1292 180.7671 181.8502
February 181.9748 180.5994 181.6955
March 181.9745 180.9381 181.2683
April 180.9100 179.5964 180.6652
May 181.4344 180.3331 180.5884
June 181.7388 180.2906 180.5882
July 180.5970 179.6202 180.4374
August 180.8851 180.3394 180.6176
September 180.8312 178.9659 180.5027
October 182.2024 178.5299 180.5504
November 181.6825 180.5123 181.0618
December 182.4439 181.6686 182.0300